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Supporters of Just Stop Oil staged a ‘go slow’ march in Sheffield today, bringing traffic to a crawling pace across the city centre. It follows the widely publicised adoption of the new tactic in marches across London in December. [2] They are demanding that the government stops all new UK fossil fuel projects. [1] The […]
Just Stop Oil stages ‘go slow’ march in Sheffield. Read More »
Just Stop Oil supporter and political prisoner, Roger Hallam, was denied bail at Southwark Crown Court yesterday and will remain in HMP Wandsworth Prison, without trial. Just Stop Oil supporter, Paul Bleach, was granted bail, while Alfie Beswick was sentenced in relation to disruption of the M25 gantries in November 2022. [1] [2] Roger is
Roger Hallam denied bail and kept incarcerated without trial. Read More »
Just Stop Oil is appalled by the government’s decision to allow bidding on new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea. Their announcement of this act of harm will be used in evidence in the climate trials of the future. Our children will hold to account those responsible for trashing their future and committing
Just Stop Oil’s statement as bidding begins for new North Sea oil and gas licenses. Read More »
Three Just Stop Oil supporters were convicted at City of London Magistrates Court yesterday, for peacefully demanding an end to fossil fuel projects in the UK. The court determined that they were guilty of wilful obstruction of the highway by blocking traffic at London’s iconic ‘Abbey Road’ zebra-crossing on October 23rd. [1][2] Shaun Davies, 32,
Three Just Stop Oil supporters were convicted at Stratford Magistrates Court today, in relation to peacefully disrupting the UK’s largest petrol station, to demand an end to new fossil fuel projects in the UK.[1] Ben Buse, 37, Christopher Ford, 45 and Alfred Beswick, 26, appeared before Judge Ciecióra. Christopher Ford and Alfred Beswick pleaded guilty
Thank you to all those who signed the XR Writers Rebel statement condemning the jailing of Just Stop Oil supporters – 13 remain in prison. As we face the reality of 2023, that the government is harming us now, and plans greater harm for the future, they ask you not to feel sorry for them,
A message to the writers Read More »
During 2022, the UK government sent 138 Just Stop Oil supporters to prison. At the end of the year, twelve are still inside. 138 ordinary, everyday people jailed for nonviolently resisting the government’s death project by demanding an end to new oil and gas. Let us be clear. By continuing with new oil and gas
A statement from Just Stop Oil: 2023 is calling Read More »
To all the academics who signed the ‘Solidarity statement with Jan Goodey, academic, activist and political prisoner’, We thank you for the letter of solidarity. Supporting those in resistance is imperative at this time. But it is not enough. Our response comes from a place of love for the academic community and a love for
An open letter to the academics who signed the Solidarity statement with Jan Goodey Read More »
Just Stop Oil supporters have stopped traffic on key routes in Central London today to demand that the government halts all new fossil fuel licences and consents and reverses last week’s disastrous decision on a new coal mine. [1] At 8:00am, 17 Just Stop Oil supporters wearing hi-vis vests walked onto Green Lanes, Finsbury Park
Just Stop Oil supporters slow march again calling for U-turn on coal decision Read More »
Just Stop Oil supporters have stopped traffic on key routes in Central London today to demand that the government halts all new fossil fuel licences and consents. [1] At 8:15am, around 20 Just Stop Oil supporters wearing hi-vis vests walked onto the A24 near Clapham South and proceeded to march slowly Northwards. They continued along
