The activists say their protest is over the defence industry's contribution to climate change.
Extinction Rebellion has staged a protest at a defence industry event in TelfordOrganisers of the event said the convention went ahead as plannedEnvironmental activists chained themselves to the gates at the start of a defence convention in Telford.
The group, from Extinction Rebellion, protested at the Telford International Centre as the Specialist Defence and Security Convention UK began. The two-day event was described as bringing together defence bosses and manufacturers from across the Midlands. Its organisers said it was not affected by "very limited demonstrations" and praised police for "doing a fantastic job in ensuring everyone’s rights are respected".Protesters chained themselves to the gates at about 08:00 GMT on WednesdayShe said
was signed by scores of people including "religious and community leaders, business people, and military veterans".The organisers were asked for a response to the group's environmental claim.In a statement, it added: "Whilst we respect the right of protest, this is a legitimate convention which has a right to be held.”
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