Climate protesters block M25 for fourth time in a week
Climate protesters have once again blocked parts of the M25 during rush hour. It’s the fourth disruption from the group Insulate Britain in a little over a week.
Members of the climate group blocked slip roads, glued themselves to the road and poured paint on the carriageway.
Police were called to reports of demonstrators near Junction 18 of the M25 that “several” people had glued themselves to the road.
Thirteen people have been arrested and the road has partially reopened.
Officers attended junction 4 of the A1M. Sixteen people were arrested with the majority having glued themselves to the carriageway.
Images from the protests show people sitting on the grounds with blue paint splattered across the road.
A statement from Insulate Britain said: “Early this morning, Insulate Britain blocked the M25 for a fourth time.
⛔️GET ON WITH THE JOB BORIS, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ⛔️
👷♂️Josh, 28, Bricklayer from Manchester is back on the road for the 4th time.
👨👩👧👦He demands #meaningfuljobs and an to #EndFuelPoverty by Insulating Britain. #InsulateBritain #Getonwiththejob pic.twitter.com/yKNtefphUF— Insulate Britain (@InsulateLove) September 20, 2021
“Actions will continue until the government makes a meaningful commitment to insulate all of Britain’s 29 million leaky homes by 2030, and all social housing by 2025.
“People blocked slip roads and the M25 carriageway itself in a number of locations. Once again, blue paint was poured onto the road, which will require cleaning, leading to further disruption.
“Many of those blocking the roads today have participated in all four actions to date.”
Insulate Britain caused huge disruptions on the M25 last week when they protested on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
