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Helen Burnett – Reigate and Redhill XR member – gave this speech at the Black Lives Matter march in Horley on 4th July: “The fact that this protest is needed, the fact that there has been opposition, the fact that Marta has been vilified in some quarters for organising this life affirming, peaceful Black Lives […]
This morning, Monday 6 July 2020, 20 Extinction Rebellion activists held a peaceful action at the UKOG oil production site at Horse Hill, in protest at the expansion of fossil fuel development during a climate emergency. 20 activists gathered in front of a tanker near the junction of Horse Hill with Reigate Road, and walked […]
On 25th June at 8.30am, our rebels delivered a letter to the office of our MP in Reigate and Banstead, Crispin Blunt to coincide with the publication of the latest Climate Committee report. Along with our letter was a door-sized message! We need more action from our representatives in local and national government. #InactionEqualsDeath #TellTheTruth
This was meant to be a statement on behalf of XR Reigate and Redhill, but I can only speak for myself, knowing that my fellow rebels agree with much of what I am saying here. I have been watching the recent Black Lives Matter protests with awe and solidarity. It should not have to be […]
Article in New York Times: Climate Activists Stage Protest at Oilfield in Southern England By Reuters June 1, 2020 LONDON — Extinction Rebellion activists staged a protest on Monday at an oilfield in southern England part owned by British energy company UK Oil & Gas Plc, according to a spokeswoman for the group and photos on […]
These are Helen’s words from Sunday’s ‘Faith at the Gate’ event, led from the gates of Horse Hill oil drilling site – in reference to 1st June protest and lock-ons at Horse Hill against the drilling there, and also referencing the events around the world in protest about racism. Quite often our Sundays here coincide […]
Today, Monday 1 June 2020: Extinction Rebellion activists have infiltrated the UK Oil & Gas oil production site in Horley, Surrey, to highlight the fact that oil is over – it’s time for a green recovery – Extinction Rebellion activists are inside the UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) oil production site at Horse Hill, near […]
Our own green handmaid “Earth” made an appearance at SCC pension fund committee meeting, following 6 questions by supporters of Surrey Pension Act Now, who are calling on Surrey County Council to divest the Surrey Pension Fund – £151 million invested in fossil fuels. Earth did not ask a question but instead passed judgement and […]
First XR action in Reigate. We’ve given out flyers and newpapers, but this was definitely more eycatching! Why: Reigate has 2 Air Quality Management Areas where nitrogen dioxide levels are dangerously high and require monitoring. Reigate and Banstead also have a bad record on carbon dioxide pollution (second worst in Surrey after Guildford) and has […]
The most recent data (May 2019) shows that Surrey Pension Fund have £151million investments in oil and gas within their staff pension fund with no known plan to divest, despite declaring a climate emergency. A knowledgeable and persistent group of XR rebels have grouped together under the title Surrey Pensions Act Now with a clear […]