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Extinction Rebellion pour fake oil over steps of Labour headquarters
Extinction Rebellion activists poured oil over the steps of the Labour Party’s London headquarters [Luke Flegg]

CLIMATE activists today poured a pool of fake oil over the steps of the Labour Party’s London headquarters and let off smoke grenades to demand the party pledges further action.

Two activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR) climbed onto the portico and set off the canisters, while another chained himself to a handrail.

Other supporters held up banners saying: “Cut the ties to fossil fuels.”

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