M25 protests: Activists return to motorway in Hertfordshire

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Insulate Britain activists are blocking the carriageway at junction 23 for South Mimms in Hertfordshire

Climate change protesters have returned to the M25 as part of their campaign to get more action on home insulation.

Insulate Britain activists are blocking roundabouts and the carriageway at junctions 23 for South Mimms in Hertfordshire and 25 for Cheshunt.

There are also reports of blockages at junction 10 for Wisley in Surrey and 1b for Dartford in Kent.

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng condemned the action and said it was putting lives at risk.

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 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."

The government condemned the earlier protests and said it was supporting people to install energy efficiency measures in their homes.

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