”Extinction Rebellion-activists dress at the uk house of commons chamber to pay attention to ”the elephant in the room” – climate and ecological crisis,” writes the rebel Series of Rebellion, which is said to be behind the protest, on Twitter.
the slogans and messages written on their backs. Some had glued their hands to the glass separating the stands toward the chamber where the members sit, reports Sky News.
A picture taken by klimataktivisterna itself shows the action in the visitors ‘ gallery in the british parliament. Photo: Extinction Rebellion/TT
the Demonstrators were carried away by police afterwards. 12 people have been arrested.
the Negotiations in the house continued despite the protests in the background.
the Sky News reporter who reported from the scene said that the members who debated their amendments to be voted on later in the evening, was brave enough to continue despite the protests.
this way, instead of someone else,” said one of the members of the house jokingly.
Debates in the house of commons will continue in the usual way and the vote, where members will try to find a way forward for Brexit, will take place later tonight.
