Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion used a fire engine to spray 1,800 liters of fake blood across the facade of Britain's finance ministry in London, in protest over what it says is the UK's contradictory stance on tackling climate change.
"The protest is being held to highlight the inconsistency between the UK Government's insistence that the UK is a world leader in tackling climate breakdown, while pouring vast sums of money into fossil exploration and carbon-intensive projects," an Extinction Rebellion statement said.Extinction Rebellion stages funeral procession to end London Fashion Week"The UK Treasury has blood on their hands," it added in a post on Facebook, where it livestreamed the demonstration.
"Read MorePolice officers could be seen standing on the Treasury steps, which were soaked in red. Extinction Rebellion said it used water colored with red food dye for the fake blood.Police officers stand next to a pool of fake blood outside Britain's finance ministry.Among the activists was 83-year-old grandfather Phil Kingston, who has been arrested with Extinction Rebellion six times.
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