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M25 protests: Activists return to Hertfordshire, Surrey and Kent | |
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Climate change protesters have returned to the M25 for the second time in three days | |
Climate change protesters have caused fresh disruption on the M25, blocking roundabouts and the motorway itself. | |
Insulate Britain activists have caused delays at junctions 23 for South Mimms and 25 for Cheshunt, Herts; 10 for Wisley and eight for Reigate, Surrey; and 1a and 1b for Dartford, Kent. | |
Surrey Police said it was in attendance and had made 15 arrests. | |
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng condemned the action and said it was putting lives at risk. | Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng condemned the action and said it was putting lives at risk. |
In a tweet, he said: "These actions are not only highly disruptive to those going to work and transporting vital goods, but are putting lives at risk on a busy motorway. | |
"Not to mention the resulting traffic delays will only add to vehicle emissions." | |
Surrey Police said it was overseeing a protest that was reported just after 08:00 BST on Wednesday and that there were a number of protesters from Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion at junctions eight and 10. | |
It has advised motorists to avoid the area. | |
Kent Highways said there were delays at Dartford at junction 1a for the Dartford Tunnel and 1b for Princes Road due to an "ongoing police-led incident". It advised motorists to approach the area with caution and allow extra time for journeys. | |
Insulate Britain activists are blocking the carriageway at junction 25 for the A10 in Hertfordshire | |
Kent Highways said there were delays at junctions 1a and 1b at Dartford | |
The action follows a series of protests on Monday when five junctions were blocked. | The action follows a series of protests on Monday when five junctions were blocked. |
On Monday, Insulate Britain said it was "disrupting the M25" to "demand the government insulate Britain". | On Monday, Insulate Britain said it was "disrupting the M25" to "demand the government insulate Britain". |
On Wednesday, the group said Insulate Britain "are back". | On Wednesday, the group said Insulate Britain "are back". |
In a tweet, it said: "You're angry. So are we... But sitting in the road makes Boris Johnson sit up and take notice, so we're staying, until 10 Downing Street #getonwiththejob." | In a tweet, it said: "You're angry. So are we... But sitting in the road makes Boris Johnson sit up and take notice, so we're staying, until 10 Downing Street #getonwiththejob." |
The government condemned the earlier protests and said it was supporting people to install energy efficiency measures in their homes. | The government condemned the earlier protests and said it was supporting people to install energy efficiency measures in their homes. |
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