…By Henry George for TDPel Media.
During fresh protests in London on Monday morning, students found themselves at odds with Just Stop Oil activists, as they complained about being late for their classes.
As a slow march of 45 activists took place, one girl was seen gesturing in frustration while other students whizzed past on hired bicycles.
Tensions Rise as Bystanders and a Dog Interrupt the March
In Stratford Broadway, the scene became increasingly tense as a bystander forcefully snatched Just Stop Oil branded posters out of an activist’s hands.
Another individual, accompanied by a large black dog, attempted to navigate through the group of women activists, causing a disruption as he tried to bring his pet into the center of the protest.
Displeasure Expressed by a Traffic Worker and Police Intervention
Amidst the slow march, a refuse collector at the head of a queue of traffic expressed his dissatisfaction with the act of civil defiance, referring to the activists as “idiots” and urging them to get to work.
At 8:45 am, the Metropolitan Police announced via Twitter that Section 12 orders were enforced at Cam Road and Broadway, resulting in the prompt clearance of the roads within three minutes.
Shortly after, officers responded to another slow march protest on Old Brompton Road in Kensington & Chelsea.
Just Stop Oil Faces Allegations of Disrupting Wimbledon
Amidst ongoing demonstrations, a spokesperson for Just Stop Oil declined to deny reports that the group plans to disrupt the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
The group allegedly revealed to an undercover reporter their intention to stage a protest similar to a previous incident where an activist glued themselves to a snooker table at The Crucible.
Activists are said to be volunteering for the protest, aiming to create an impactful image that will reach a global audience.
Group Calls for Sporting Events to Demand an End to Fossil Fuels
Just Stop Oil’s spokesperson asserted that sporting events, including Wimbledon, can ensure an absence of disruption by issuing a statement demanding the government’s cessation of new oil, gas, and coal initiatives.
The group believes that such actions will contribute to a broader movement for environmental change.