M25 Blocked as Climate Protesters Declare It ‘Site of Civil Resistance’ After Hottest Day In History

declaring the London Orbital motorway a "site of civil resistance" following record-breaking temperatures on Tuesday.

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The group has said it is aiming to block the motorway from Wednesday until Friday

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Demanding the UK government immediately ends licensing and consents for the exploration, development and production of fossil fuels in the UK.

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In a statement, the force said: “We’re dealing with a protest on the M25 just past junction 10 of the anti-clockwise carriageway this morning. Three lanes are currently closed, causing miles of tailbacks.

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They added “We will keep you informed of further updates. In the meantime please avoid the area.”

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On Wednesday morning, the group said it had stopped traffic in three places by climbing onto the gantries that support overhead signs, forcing the police to close sections of the motorway.

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The group has issued a statement saying the record heatwave is "without doubt the most important moment in UK history".

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The group accused the government of being "criminals", who they said were "overseeing the destruction of everything that is needed for society and the state to function".

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