Extinction Rebellion demonstration in Portsmouth cancelled this weekend due to tier three restrictions
The Southsea branch of Extinction Rebellion (XR) have scrapped a planned protest outside the Barclays Bank in Commercial Road, in Portsmouth, which was due to take place tomorrow (Saturday 19).
Selma Heimedinger, from XR Southsea, said: 'As Portsmouth has been put into tier three, this action is postponed until next year when it is safe for us to protest.'
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Hide AdThe group had claimed the British company is adding to the climate crisis by investing in fossil fuels.
Selma added: ‘By investing in environmentally destructive projects, Barclays are fuelling the climate crisis, and using everyday people’s money to do so.
‘People deserve to know that their bank is fuelling climate disaster- climate chaos which will impact on children’s future living conditions. They deserve a better option.'
Tier three restrictions come into effect in Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant on Saturday, December 19.
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