Extinction Rebellion protesters have superglued themselves to the Speaker’s chair within the House of Commons and padlocked their necks to the railings exterior.
The marketing campaign group stated round fifty of its supporters “took non-violent action” demanding a residents’ meeting to debate the local weather disaster.
Five protesters have been pictured within the Commons chamber, with some holding indicators which learn “let the people decide” and “citizens’ assembly now”.
They are understood to have entered the constructing after reserving an official tour, earlier than breaking away from the group to stage the protest.
Two protesters is also seen with locks round their necks and linked to the entrance gates of the Houses of Parliament.
Banners have additionally been dropped throughout The Palace of Westminster constructing.
In a tweet, Extinction Rebellion stated: “The protest points to the need for a citizens’ assembly to cut through the corruption in Westminster, update politics & let the people decide.”
Emergency autos from the police, hearth and ambulance companies arrived on the scene shortly after 12pm.
A police helicopter was additionally seen flying over parliament.
Parliament is presently on its summer time recess till Monday, when it is going to be confirmed whether or not Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak has gained the Tory management race.
A speech learn out by activists within the chamber stated: “We are in crisis. And what goes on in this chamber every day makes a joke out of us all. We can not afford to carry on like this.”
A House of Commons spokesperson stated: “We are aware of an incident on the Parliamentary Estate and are currently dealing with the situation as a matter of urgency.”
Source: information.sky.com”