Cambridge
Cambridgeshire police are using emergency powers to close Fen Causeway and Trumpington Road in light of the protests
“When people protest peacefully they are often criticised, but posterity usually thanks them for what they’ve done”, said Professor Mary Laven
The ‘Stop the Extinction Rebellion roadblock in Cambridge’ petition was launched yesterday (Thursday, February 13).
They forced councillors to abandon the meeting last night while they stayed at the Guildhall until about 6:30am
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayor James Palmer says he hopes Extinction Rebellion “do not endanger the safety or people”.
Police eventually advised councillors to "call it a day" and leave the meeting while protesters continued to "occupy" the public chamber