28 Sep 2023 | 06:09 PM UTC
UK: Environmental activists to protest in several cities across UK Sept. 30 to denounce government approval of North Sea oil drilling project
Environmental activists to protest in several cities across UK Sept. 30. Heightened security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest in several cities across the UK on Sept. 30 to denounce state approval of an offshore oil drilling project in the North Sea. As of late afternoon, Sept. 28, rallies were scheduled for:
Cambridge: Senate House, Trinity Street 12:30
Edinburgh: Queen Elisabeth House, 1 Sibbald Walk 16:00
Liverpool: Barclays Bank, 48-50 Lord St. 10:30
London: Department of Energy Security and Net Zero building, 3 Whitehall Place 12:00
Sheffield: Town Hall, Pinestone Street 14:00-16:00
It is unknown how many participants may attend the demonstrations. Additional protests are possible in other urban centers across the country.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are possible near any protest sites. Low-level confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers are possible.
Advice
Avoid all affected areas as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near demonstration sites. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
