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Extinction Rebellion: PM labels protesters 'uncooperative crusties' Extinction Rebellion: PM labels protesters 'uncooperative crusties'
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Extinction Rebellion protesters on the streets of London have been labelled "uncooperative crusties" by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.Extinction Rebellion protesters on the streets of London have been labelled "uncooperative crusties" by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The demonstrators - who are demanding action on climate change - should abandon their "hemp-smelling bivouacs" and stop blocking roads, the PM added.The demonstrators - who are demanding action on climate change - should abandon their "hemp-smelling bivouacs" and stop blocking roads, the PM added.
Police have already arrested 280 people in London at the start of two weeks of protests by environmental campaigners. Police have already arrested more than 300 people at the start of two weeks of protests by environmental campaigners.
Mr Johnson made the comments at a book launch on Monday evening.Mr Johnson made the comments at a book launch on Monday evening.
"I am afraid that the security people didn't want me to come along tonight because they said the road was full of uncooperative crusties and protesters of all kinds littering the road," he said."I am afraid that the security people didn't want me to come along tonight because they said the road was full of uncooperative crusties and protesters of all kinds littering the road," he said.
"They said there was some risk that I would be egged.""They said there was some risk that I would be egged."
Mr Johnson added protesters could learn from former PM Margaret Thatcher, who he said had taken the issue of greenhouse gases seriously long before activists such as Greta Thunberg were born.Mr Johnson added protesters could learn from former PM Margaret Thatcher, who he said had taken the issue of greenhouse gases seriously long before activists such as Greta Thunberg were born.
"I hope that when we go out from this place tonight and we are waylaid by importunate nose-ringed climate change protesters, we remind them that she was also right about greenhouse gases.""I hope that when we go out from this place tonight and we are waylaid by importunate nose-ringed climate change protesters, we remind them that she was also right about greenhouse gases."
Extinction Rebellion activists are protesting in cities around the world, including Berlin, Amsterdam and Sydney.Extinction Rebellion activists are protesting in cities around the world, including Berlin, Amsterdam and Sydney.
The Metropolitan Police said there have been 319 arrests in relation to the demonstrations since 00:01 BST on Tuesday.
Some 200 campaigners who camped overnight on streets in central London also faced arrest on Tuesday morning after being issued with warnings by police.
Under section 14 notices, which were handed out to tents at around 07:30 BST, protesters will be allowed to demonstrate in a specified location - Trafalgar Square.
Those who do not comply with the order will be arrested.
On Monday, organisers blockaded key sites in central London, in addition to demonstrating outside government departments.On Monday, organisers blockaded key sites in central London, in addition to demonstrating outside government departments.
Some glued and chained themselves to roads and vehicles - those who did so outside Westminster Abbey were later removed by police.Some glued and chained themselves to roads and vehicles - those who did so outside Westminster Abbey were later removed by police.
The roads behind Downing Street were blocked throughout the day by protesters, some of whom had erected tents in the street and were sitting down and singing songs together.The roads behind Downing Street were blocked throughout the day by protesters, some of whom had erected tents in the street and were sitting down and singing songs together.
Among the group were two girls, Esme, 11, and Rafi, nine, who had taken the day off school to attend the protests. 'A last resort'
Their mother Laurie, 41, told the Press Association: "They've already done a spelling test this morning, sat down in the street, so we're not wasting time. By Becky Morton, BBC News
"We've talked about the protests at home and the school knows where they are." Behind Parliament Square there are dozens of tents where protesters from Scotland, Cumbria and north-east England have camped overnight.
"We're here because we want the world to still be alive when we die," said Rafi. Mikaela Loach, 21, travelled from Edinburgh on Monday with a friend on a bus organised for protesters.
She says she has attended protests before but this is her first time camping out overnight.
"I was a bit worried about police coming in the middle of the night, but it was a nice atmosphere having people around you that are here for the same cause," she said.
"I've spoken to my local MP, I've taken part in protests, I just feel like I haven't been listened to. This is a last resort," she said.
"I have been changing things in my lifestyle for a long time to try and be more eco-friendly, but I had a realisation that it doesn't matter if I go vegan or zero waste if the government doesn't do anything.
"There need to be big structural changes."
Extinction Rebellion claims protests in the capital will be five times bigger than similar events in April.Extinction Rebellion claims protests in the capital will be five times bigger than similar events in April.
The protests are calling for urgent action on global climate and wildlife emergencies.The protests are calling for urgent action on global climate and wildlife emergencies.
What is Extinction Rebellion?What is Extinction Rebellion?
Extinction Rebellion (XR for short) wants governments to declare a "climate and ecological emergency" and take immediate action to address climate change.Extinction Rebellion (XR for short) wants governments to declare a "climate and ecological emergency" and take immediate action to address climate change.
It describes itself as an international "non-violent civil disobedience activist movement".It describes itself as an international "non-violent civil disobedience activist movement".
Extinction Rebellion was launched in 2018 and organisers say it now has groups willing to take action in dozens of countries.Extinction Rebellion was launched in 2018 and organisers say it now has groups willing to take action in dozens of countries.
In April, the group held a large demonstration in London that brought major routes in the city to a standstill.In April, the group held a large demonstration in London that brought major routes in the city to a standstill.
Read more here.Read more here.