The demonstrations were organised by Extinction Rebellion and took place on Earth Day. TV wildlife presenter Chris Packham urged 'every last person who cares' about the planet to join them.
Thousands of climate activists took part in a demonstration in central London on Saturday as part of a mass protest organised by Extinction Rebellion .
Many in the good-natured crowds wore fancy dress, including the distinctive red-robed army of XR protesters, while others wore masks depicting the King and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.The event took place on the 53rd Earth Day, an environmental event which first took place in 1970.
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