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Extinction Rebellion protesters dragged from Tube train roof | |
(30 minutes later) | |
Commuters have dragged climate change protesters from the roof of a London Underground train. | |
Extinction Rebellion activists climbed on top of trains at Stratford, Canning Town and Shadwell during Thursday's rush hour. | |
The Jubilee Line and Docklands Light Railway were earlier partially suspended. Minor delays are still reported on the lines. | |
Four protesters have been arrested, British Transport Police (BTP) said. | |
Extinction Rebellion said the disruption was "necessary to highlight the emergency". | |
One commuter shouted at protesters on the top of the Tube train: "I have to get to work too - I have to feed my kids." | |
In a statement BTP said: "We continue to urge protesters to not target the London Underground network. This is dangerous, not only for protesters but for commuters. | |
"We have increased our patrols on the London Underground and at other rail hubs throughout London." | |
Analysis | |
By Tom Edwards, BBC London transport correspondent | |
Even from within Extinction Rebellion there has been disagreement on targeting public transport - particularly London's Tube and DLR which are pretty efficient, very well-used and low carbon. | |
Many think public transport is the part of the solution to achieving net zero-carbon transport systems. | |
By targeting the transport network, protesters are confusing their messages. | |
However, you have to remember Extinction Rebellion is a decentralised umbrella term for lots and lots of smaller groups and as such they have differing methods - some more radical than others - and can operate independently. | |
And - ultimately - what they want is publicity for the cause. | |
Extinction Rebellion co-founder Clare Farrell defended the Tube action, saying "the public, I don't think, realise quite how serious this situation is". | |
Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, she added: "It is still peaceful, and it is still non-violent. | |
"It makes them vulnerable, and that's what people are there to do when they put their body on the line." | |
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said in a statement: "I strongly condemn the Extinction Rebellion protesters who have targeted the London Underground and DLR this morning. | Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said in a statement: "I strongly condemn the Extinction Rebellion protesters who have targeted the London Underground and DLR this morning. |
"This illegal action is extremely dangerous, counterproductive and is causing unacceptable disruption to Londoners who use public transport to get to work." | "This illegal action is extremely dangerous, counterproductive and is causing unacceptable disruption to Londoners who use public transport to get to work." |
A public order ban has been put in place on Extinction Rebellion activities in London since Monday. | |
In response, Extinction Rebellion called on "all London rebels and friends" to defy the ban. | |
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