By George Stephens • Published: 07 Oct 2019 • 18:47
Metropolitan Police says 217 people have been arrested in Extinction Rebellion protests in London which have blocked roads around Westminster amid calls for urgent action on the climate and wildlife crises.
The activists were successful in bringing the Westminister area to a standstill with police roadblocks on Westminster and Lambeth Bridges, Victoria Street, Whitehall, Horse Guards Road and the Mall.
Parliament Square was empty of traffic except for cop vans, bicycles and rickshaws carrying tourists, while dressed up protesters walked up Whitehall whilst a hearse was used to block the road at Trafalgar Square.
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