Published 1 year ago

Extinction Rebellion throw black paint over Michael Gove’s London office

Summary by Ground News

Activists from Extinction Rebellion poured black paint, lit black flares and glued themselves to the ground outside the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities in London. They claimed that Michael Gove's decision to green light a new coal mine in Whitehaven in Cumbria was "complete madness" Gove granted planning permission for the new mine in December and has said that the estimated £165 million investment will create 500 new jobs for the region.

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The Guardian

Extinction Rebellion activists pour black paint outside Gove’s office

Protest held over levelling up secretary’s decision to approve new coalmine in Cumbria

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Extinction Rebellion throw black paint over Michael Gove’s office

XR said the protest is over Mr Gove’s decision to green-light a new coal mine in Cumbria.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Two arrests as Extinction Rebellion targets Michael Gove's office

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Extinction Rebellion throw black paint over Michael Gove's office

The new colliery was approved by ministers shortly before Christmas

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Extinction Rebellion throw black paint over Michael Gove’s London office

XR said the protest is over Mr Gove’s decision to green-light a new coal mine in Cumbria

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Common Dreams

Extinction Rebellion Paints Government Office Black Over UK's First Deep Coal Mine in 30 Years

"Opening a coal mine in a region that is already disproportionately affected by the climate crisis with floods increasing and unprecedented rainfall is complete madness," said one activist.

1 year ago·United States

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