BORIS Johnson has blasted the “completely unacceptable” Extinction Rebellion print protest today, saying a free press is vital. Brits were left furious this morning as XR protesters lau…
The PM said their actions were "completely unacceptable"Protesters in bamboo are taken down by the police today outside the printing worksThe PM tweeted his strong disapproval of the protest today.
"They must be dealt with by the full force of the law. Newspapers are already struggling - get out there & buy a paper to support the free press." The protests were organised despite newspapers campaigning and highlighting climate change for years - with The Sun today running a comment piece from Sir David Attenborough
The eco-group said its aim was to "maintain the block and prevent these papers reaching newsstands" in a bid to “take on the titans of the media industry.”Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted this morning, saying: "This morning people across the country will be prevented from reading their newspaper because of the actions of Extinction Rebellion.
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