'We've got the message': Government appeals to protestors as Extinction Rebellion continues

James Murray
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Protestors stage sit-in on Vauxhall Bridge and reports suggest Heathrow could be targeted, as Michael Gove insists the government understands action to slash emissions 'needs to be taken'

The government has expressed sympathy for the motivations behind the Extinction Rebellion (XR), with Environment Secretary Michael Gove insisting Ministers have "got the message" and are keen to pursue...

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