April Anniversary Archives - Extinction Rebellion UK

April Anniversary

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Video: April Revisited

A year ago today we took to the streets and made the impossible possible. Join us for five days of looking back to our achievements and forward to our future.

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The April Rebellion: An Anniversary Celebration

This week Extinction Rebellion celebrates the anniversary of the April Rebellion that took place across 11 days starting on 15th April 2019. A Rebellion which saw XR grow from a colourful group of fringe activists who occupied 5 bridges into a household name and player on the world stage.

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In Pictures: Taking the Stock Exchange

The last day of the April Rebellion saw a series of audacious actions throughout the City of London. First time activist Sian Vaughan donned a Robocop outfit to help disrupt the London Stock Exchange.

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Act Now: XR’s Second Demand, a Year On

Although the government now accepts there is a climate and ecological emergency it still refuses to take radical action. It's a political choice, as recent events have proved. By Sarah Lunnon of XR's Political Circle

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The Only Thing Left to Try: Voices From the Stand

More than 1,000 people were charged with criminal offences after being arrested during the April Rebellion. Many read out statements in court which explained why they did what they did. Part Five in a series of videos featuring the voices of arrestees reading excerpts from those statements

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The Government Has Failed Us: Voices from The Stand

More than 1,000 people were charged with criminal offences after being arrested during the April Rebellion. Many read out statements in court which explained why they did what they did. Part Four in a series of videos featuring the voices of arrestees reading excerpts from those statements.

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