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CLIMATE activists lit up the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday night with messages such as “Tax the Super Rich” and “Make Polluters Pay,” ahead of a major mobilisation next month.

The stunt was organised by the direct action group Climate Resistance, part of the Make Them Pay coalition, which is demanding that the wealthy, along with polluting corporations, cover the costs of phasing out fossil fuels.

The action comes ahead of a mass mobilisation called by the coalition in London on September 20.

Trade unions, climate groups and social justice movements are set to unite for the rally, which is demanding that the government speed up a green transition.

The protest will add to a number of demonstrations expected in the capital earlier that week, in response to US President Donald Trump’s second state visit.

Climate Resistance spokesperson Sam Simons said: “As we gear up for the autumn Budget, this government has a simple choice: tax the super-rich and invest in climate action, or cosy up to Nigel Farage and chuck future generations under the billionaire bus.

“Join Make Them Pay on 20th September and make sure they make the right choice.”

Tyrone Scott, senior movement building and activism officer, from War on Want, said: “Last year, UK billionaires pocketed an extra £35 million every single day, while families skipped meals, foodbanks were overwhelmed, and climate disasters intensified.

“This is the injustice we refuse to accept. It’s time to make the super-rich, corporations and polluters pay their fair share, so we can rebuild a society that works for people and the planet, not billionaires.”

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