Extinction Rebellion protesters disrupt HS2 by climbing on drill

Extinction Rebellion protesters disrupt HS2 by climbing on drill

Extinction Rebellion protesters, including partially sighted Paralympian James Brown, have disrupted HS2 drilling by climbing the machinery in west London. Two demonstrators from the group clambered on top of a vehicle which was carrying a newly-arrived 100ft drill, and unfurled a banner reading “Protect London’s Drinking Water: Stop HS2

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