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Extinction Rebellion: Where are the protests happening today?

ECO warriors from Extinction Rebellion have been wreaking havoc in London as part of their climate change protests.

Activists marched through the capital with placards, banners and sashes urging people to "save the planet" - and there is more chaos to come. 

 Extinction Rebellion climate activists protest in London on September 2
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Extinction Rebellion climate activists protest in London on September 2Credit: Reuters

Where was Extinction Rebellion today and what did its protesters do?

Thousands of demonstrators this morning met outside the Tate Modern before moving across the Millennium Bridge.

Demonstrators continued as far as The Bank of England on Queen Victoria St, where they blocked the road.

Police were forced to intervene with some protesters who had climbed on a building on Lower Thames Street.

A police spokesperson said: “A number of officers are on scene working to keep disruption in the area to a minimum. 

“We will keep you updated with any further developments.”

Road closures were put in place on all approaches to Bank junction, including King William Street, Cornhill, Threadneedle Street, Princes Street, Poultry and Queen Victoria Street.

Where are Extinction Rebellion tomorrow?

Today marks the eleventh consecutive day of action as part of XR's two-week “Impossible Rebellion”.

It is taking place in the run-up to the UN's COP26 summit.

More action is due for September 3, with the group declaring: "Occupations continue, High Impact Actions building pressure across the week to a finale, Digital Rebellion, and Hubs continue!"

 Eco warriors marched through the capital with banners and placards
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Eco warriors marched through the capital with banners and placardsCredit: Reuters
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