Latest XR UK Newsletter Archived Message Posted by Ian M on January 23, 2020, 10:44 am Looks at HS2 protests, the occupation of an oil rig in Scotland, the inclusion of XR with other 'extremist' groups in the prevent scheme and other bits... ***** https://rebellion.earth/2020/01/22/uk-newsletter-7-read-at-your-own-risk/ UK Newsletter 7: Read at your own risk January 22, 2020 by XR Newsletter Dear rebels, Happy new year (as happy as starting another year in a climate crisis can be ..) and welcome to our first UK newsletter of 2020! The start of a new year and a new decade brings with it a momentous opportunity to start on a new journey towards a brighter future where we live in balance with nature. 2020 with the COP planned on our home turf this November, must be the year that we win. If you want to help define how we’ll make that change happen, contribute to the strategy surveys that have been sent to your local group coordinator. Photo: Viv Collis Rebels, across the UK didn’t waste any precious time to kickstart the year in true rebellious spirit. Dancing away the old and bringing in the new with good tunes and even better moves in Cornwall, transforming a BP gas station into an art exhibition, delaying HS2 works and scaling a gas rig in Scottish waters. Yet, the Government and the police can’t seem to shake off their old habits of responding to peaceful protest with disproportionate intimidation, as the police erroneously included XR, along with other non violent environmental groups, in its anti-radicalisation scheme. An NHS nurse, of over 30 years service, shares her personal account and why we can’t be silenced by fear. [continues....] Message Thread: Latest XR UK Newsletter - Ian M January 23, 2020, 10:44 am HOC debate the XR Prevent controversy - Ian M January 23, 2020, 12:26 pm Incredibly frustrating, Ian. But I think I see a hopeful trend - - Rhisiart Gwilym January 23, 2020, 1:08 pm Re: Incredibly frustrating, Ian. But I think I see a hopeful trend - - Ian M January 24, 2020, 12:09 pm BS 'debate' hosted by Jeremy Vine - Ian M January 24, 2020, 1:34 pm Roger Hallam rousing the rabble - Ian M January 24, 2020, 1:45 pm   Searching