It happened just after midnight
Five women arrested for chaining themselves inside a bank on Lincoln High Street as part of an Extinction Rebellion protest have explained their actions, stating the nation needs to “break free” from the “chains” of climate change.on Wednesday afternoon, unveiling a large banner on Lincoln High Street criticising Barclays Bank for its funding in fossil fuel exploration and extraction.
This is what they had to say about the protest and why they took part in action against Barclays Bank:One of the protestors being arrested at Barclays on Tuesday. | Photo: Ellis Karran for The Lincolnite“Today I sat in chains with other strong women inside Barclays to symbolise the chains that we are all held in by the fossil fuel economy.
Five female Extinction Rebellion protestors chained themselves to the inside of Barclays Bank on Lincoln High Street before being removed by police. | Photo: Ellis Karran for The Lincolnite“I decided to take part in this action because Barclays need holding to account for their investments in the fossil fuel industry. I’m an ordinary grandma resorting to risk arrest out of desperation.
Police blocked off the entrance as arrests began to be made. | Photo: Ellis Karran for The Lincolnite“I am part of this group of women protesters. We are chaining ourselves inside Barclays Bank. I feel there is no choice until the Government and international corporations take climate change seriously.
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