Just Stop Oil Protesters Arrested After Targeting 14 London Locations

Activist Group Slows Traffic on Central London Road

A protest by a small group of Just Stop Oil activists has slowed traffic on a central London road. The protesters, who are calling for the government to end new oil and gas projects, blocked a major road in the city center during the morning rush hour. Police have arrested several of the protesters and are working to clear the road.

M25 Junctions Targeted

Just Stop Oil supporters also stopped traffic on two key routes in London on Monday, marking an escalation in their campaign of civil disobedience. The M25 junctions targeted spanned London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Essex, and Hertfordshire. The protests caused major delays for motorists and led to several arrests.

Oil Company Suspends Operations

An oil company has temporarily stopped operations at four fuel terminals amid a series of coordinated protests by Just Stop Oil activists. The company said that it was taking the action to ensure the safety of its employees and the public. The protests have caused significant disruption to the supply of fuel to petrol stations across the country, leading to long queues and shortages.

The actions of Just Stop Oil have sparked a debate about the use of civil disobedience as a means of political protest. Some argue that the group's tactics are effective in raising awareness of the climate crisis, while others criticize them for causing disruption and inconvenience to the public.