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In the past week, there has been significant debate regarding the validity of visiting MP’s homes in order for constituents to communicate the urgency of humanity’s current situation. We value this wider discussion because ultimately no-one knows what the nonviolent response is to the very violent harm that is being imposed on all of us […]
Why are we visiting MP’s homes? Read More »
What can we make of Saudi Arabia’s oil rig-themed luxury resort? Saudi Arabia, the second largest producer of oil, has commissioned the retrofitting of a massive offshore oil rig. Not to extract crude, but to turn it into a theme park. The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is spending $5bn on this mega hotel in
Shifting sands and changing tides: sending The Rig to rehab Read More »
By Donnachadh McCarthy, 25th Jan 2024 There is only ONE REASON why Just Stop Oil climate protectors are being jailed: The UK’s 4 climate-trashing media billionaires insisted that they be jailed. There is only ONE REASON why Just Stop Oil’s key single demand #NoNewOil has not been implemented by the UK government: The UK’s 4
The UK’s Billionaire Media Read More »
by Roger Hallam (first published on the 14/Jan/2024 (This article was recently rejected for publication by Unherd, a social conservative media group focused on preserving traditional values. It is dedicated to Chris Skidmore, who resigned (5th Jan 2024) in protest against new oil and gas licences, making him the only true conservative in the House
Hope Against Hope: Recruiting Conservatives Read More »
To the 126 who wrote and signed the letter of solidarity with the nine women who smashed HSBC’s windows, and the jury who found them ‘not guilty’. We thank you for the support shown for those who have taken action, and resisted a harmful state. We see that those who signed include Marcus Decker and
An invitation to join us Read More »
By Jonathon Porritt The waves of phoney positivity emanating from CoP28 in Dubai are making me feel sick. “Look at our shiny new Loss and Damage Fund”. “Marvel at the new Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture”. “Get your heads around new heights of rhetoric about the importance of addressing the methane challenge”. I hate to
So what’s your theory of change? COP 28 or Just Stop Oil? Read More »
Taking Action with Just Stop Oil Mum’s March by Gill Tavener I knew, without a doubt, that this was going to be one of the stranger days of my life. Sitting in the Woman’s Hour studio at the BBC’s Broadcasting House, the only thing between me and Emma Barnett’s alabaster face was a huge red
“You’ve given us a problem” Read More »
Sunday, 12th November It’s Remembrance Sunday in North London, a windswept afternoon with prickling bouts of rain. A group of 40 Just Stop Oil supporters are gathering on the pavement. The pedestrian lights turn green and they step into the middle of the road, donning the orange high-vis tabards which had been stuffed into backpacks
A week in resistance with Cressie Read More »
I was remanded to Wandsworth Prison because I walked slowly in the road with about 40 other supporters of Just Stop Oil and we were there for a maximum of 20 minutes. I will be in here at least until my court date of November 30th. 28 days in total. Apparently we breached section 7
A message from Sam Griffiths in Wandsworth Prison Read More »
“Climate activists are sometimes depicted as dangerous radicals. But the truly dangerous radicals are the countries that are increasing the production of fossil fuels. Investing in new fossil fuels is moral and economic madness.” -Antonio Guterres, August 2023 Just Stop Oil’s slow marching campaign recommenced on Sunday 29th October. I shall be supporting them financially,
Supporting Just Stop Oil – By Jonathon Porritt Read More »
