The UK’s biggest police force has said it is “fully prepared” to prevent climate protesters from causing disruption ahead of Christmas.
Climate group Just Stop Oil, an offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, has been staging disruptive protests in an attempt to highlight its call for the UK government to begin the process of winding down fossil fuel production in the country.
In recent weeks, the group has repeatedly blocked the M25, the UK’s busiest M25 motor way, which encircles Greater London.
The Metropolitan Police said the group is now planning more disruptive activities in London from Nov. 28 to Dec. 14.
Just Stop Oil protesters are arrested after they blocked the road at the junction of Cannon St. and Queen Victoria St. in London on Oct. 27, 2022. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Commander Karen Findlay, of Met Operations, said on Nov. 27: “Just Stop Oil has already caused significant disruption to London’s general public and people travelling on the M25….