Activists out in force to spread their message

Thousands yesterday gathered across the country to protest over rising energy prices and the climate crisis.

The demonstrations in cities including London, Glasgow and Belfast also coincides with postal and rail strikes. However, there were signs that enthusiasm may be flagging among veteran protesters, with one claiming they were trying to “shame a government that has no shame”.

In London, activists outside King’s Cross demanded that ministers cut energy prices fast, while members of the Revolutionary Communist Group, Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion gathered outside Euston Station to march on Westminster.