Environmental protesters stopped a baby getting to hospital yesterday as they blocked a major junction in London – as Insulate Britain today emerged from their hibernation to strike with new disruption.

Just Stop Oil activists took to Knightsbridge to block a fire engine responding in an emergency. An ambulance was forced to reverse the route and seek another way.

The campaigners were confronted by frustrated motorists, and one of them said: “I am trying to bring a baby into a hospital.”

It was the 11th consecutive day of demonstrations when it happened and today – the 12th day – saw another group of protesters re-enter the fray after months away.

Insulate Britain, who created chaos last year for motorists, blocked the route from Westminster after they appeared to disrupt Prime Minister Liz Truss’s visit to Parliament.

Earlier Just Stop Oil sprawled themselves out at the rear of No 10 to hold up their banners which bore the name of their movement.

The protestor was able to maneuver nimbly on a van of police officers, with scores of officers failing to stop him.

He displayed his banner and explained his demonstration as they stood still. 

However, Sir Mark Rowley of the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee stated that police officers need to wait for protests to reach a certain legal threshold to prevent them from being shut down.

To assess the extent of the disruption, his officers keep in contact with Transport for London and local councils several times per day.

Sir Mark commented: “Over these 11 days, all of that partners have been of the opinion that it doesn’t cause serious disruption.”

He continued: “As soon we have proof of this serious disruption being crossed as an a line or with a good chance of it being crossed,” we will be more assertive in our power.  

A campaigner looks on as Insulate Britain activists block the road outside the Houses of Parliament during a protest in London

An activist watches as Insulate Britain activists block the street outside of the Houses of Parliament in a London protest

Insulate Britain have emerged from their hibernation to strike the capital in an unexpected demonstration this morning

Insulate Britain has emerged from hibernation and struck the capital with an unanticipated demonstration today

Just Stop Oil Groups have asked people to join them in protest every day in the month of October in their big campaign

Just Stop Oil Groups asked for people to sign up and protest against the oil industry every day of October as part of their massive campaign

The activists sprawled themselves at the rear of No 10 to hold up their banners which bore the name of their movement

They sat at No. 10 and raised their banners that bore their name.

TODAY -- A man remonstrates with Just Stop Oil protesters on the road at a major junction in Knightsbridge this morning

TODAY — Today’s protestors at Just Stop Oil are confronted by a man on the Knightsbridge road. 

The Just Stop Oil activists in exclusive Knightsbridge cause a fire engine responding to an emergency to be blocked

Knightsbridge’s exclusive Just Stop Oil group causes an engine responding to an emergency that is being run by a fire engine to be stopped

A man drags a Just Stop Oil protester from the road in Knightsbridge this morning amid major traffic chaos

This morning, major traffic chaos caused by the presence of Just Stop Oil protesters in Knightsbridge, a man dragged a Just Stop Oil demonstrator from the street.

Police officers speak to Just Stop Oil protesters as they block a road in Knightsbridge in West London this morning

Officers speak with Just Stop Oil protesters during a blockade of a Knightsbridge road in West London.

A man drags a Just Stop Oil protester from the road in Knightsbridge this morning amid major traffic chaos

In the midst of major traffic chaos, a man pulls a Just Stop Oil protester off the Knightsbridge road this morning.

An ambulance has to reverse and find another route as the group take to London's streets yet again this morning

The ambulance must reverse to locate another route for the group as they travel to London this morning.

Police officers take away a Just Stop Oil protester involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London today

Officers remove a Just Stop Oil protester from Knightsbridge, West London.

A stuck Westminster City Council binman shouted today: 'F***ing idiots, you just sit there like a bunch of lemons'

A stuck Westminster City Council binman shouted today: ‘F***ing idiots, you just sit there like a bunch of lemons’

Motorists argue with Just Stop Oil protesters on the road at a major junction in Knightsbridge in West London today

Motorists arguing with Just Stop Oil protesters today at a key junction in Knightsbridge, West London

Police officers take away a Just Stop Oil protester involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London today

Officers remove a Just Stop Oil protester from Knightsbridge, West London.

Just Stop Oil protesters take to the streets of London this morning as they block a road in exclusive Knightsbridge

Just Stop Oil demonstrators blockade a Knightsbridge road and take to London’s streets this morning

Police officers speak to a Just Stop Oil protester involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London today

Officers speak with a Just Stop Oil demonstrator today at Knightsbridge, West London.

Just Stop Oil protesters take to the streets of London this morning as they block a road in exclusive Knightsbridge

Just Stop Oil protesters blockade London road in Knightsbridge exclusive this morning

Police officers take away a Just Stop Oil protester involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London today

Officers remove a Just Stop Oil protester from Knightsbridge, West London.

These were the “heroes” who attempted to prevent eco-zealots from causing trouble across Britain

11. OCTOBER 20, 2022: Just Stop Oil mob is plowed by a white van driver while he drags protesters off to the side of the road   

A van driver in London was angry and forced his car through the Just Stop Oil wall.

To make matters worse, the van driver pulled slowly towards activists and forced them out of his car.

A man drags a Just Stop Oil protester from the road in Knightsbridge

One man pulls a Just Stop Oil demonstrator from Knightsbridge.

A stuck Westminster City Council binman shouted: ‘You’ve got nothing better to do, get a job, you mugs, come on it’s enough, we’re just the f***ing workers, you clowns, f***ing idiots, you just sit there like a bunch of lemons.’

A taxi driver said, “How can I pay my bills?” This is the electric taxi I have. I paid £70,000 for that. You shouldn’t stop me from doing my part. But the driver could hear her answer and replied that it was years away. The change you want won’t come overnight. Is that not stupid?

7 OCTOBER 2022: Hero Selfridges’s Shop tries to end the Animal Rebellion Protest

A Selfridges shopper had a go at stopping an Animal Rebellion protest after an activist was filmed pouring milk over the floor of the high-end London department store.

The onlooker could be seen during the video trying to block the protester as she walked away, catching her neck with his outstretched arm. Security personnel then led the activists to their exit.

The Animal Rebellion protesters carried out a milk-based demonstration at Selfridges on Oxford Street

Animal Rebellion demonstrators staged an animal-based protest at Selfridges on Oxford Street

The demonstration at Selfridges angered many, including one off-camera question to an employee asking: ‘Doesn’t that guy not interfere?’.

Staff member replied, “We’re not allowed.” 

Another onlooker said: ‘F***ing ashamed of yourselves.’ As the activists finally started to leave the store, the man said: ‘Yeah, t*ss off, now. B***er off.’

JULY 1, 2022: Hero gallery worker who silence ranting eco-zealots glued to JMW Turner painting

After they had glued themselves to the painting in Manchester Art Gallery, a worker at a hero gallery silenced eco-zealots.

A hero gallery worker silenced ranting eco-zealots after they glued themselves to a painting hung in Manchester Art Gallery

After they had glued themselves to the Manchester Art Gallery painting, a hero gallery worker stopped the ranting eco-zealots. 

The campaign men wore orange T-shirts that had the words “Just Stop Oil” written on the fronts. They placed their hands on the frames surrounding Thomson’s Aeolian Harp. This piece was created by JMW Turner, an English Romantic painter.

The words “no new oils” were spray-painted on the ground. 

Manchester Art Gallery’s female staff member said that she was not interested in the protestor. No. No. No. I don’t care what you have to say about our property.

“Please, show some respect and just keep silent…Let it be a peaceful protest.”

OCTOBER 13, 2021: School run mother who used her Range Rover to ‘nudge’ Insulate Britain eco-mob

Mother-of-two Sherrilyn Speid was on the school run in October last year when Insulate Britain zealots blocked the M25.

She was furious and used her own body to get rid of it £80,000 Range Rover to ‘nudge’ a protester. 

After being filmed burning her tongue at the environmental warriors for blocking roads for weeks, the 35-year old from Grays in Essex became an unlikely hero.

Mother-of-two Sherrilyn Speid was on the school run in October last year when Insulate Britain zealots blocked the M25

Sherrilyn Speid is a mother of two and was at school when the Insulate Britain zealots blocked M25 in October 2013. 

In May this year, she was handed a community punishment and a driving ban at Basildon Magistrates’ Court. She An assault charge against the victim was initially brought up. The case was dismissed at an earlier hearing.

Prosecutors asked for £310 costs but magistrates requested Speid pay a reduced amount of £105. The next year will see her carry out community punishment for 20 days.

Later she stated that “I shouldn’t have been there today. This was just a push to encourage them to move. You can find many other examples of worse driving, where drivers are not treated as this.

Yesterday, in Knightsbridge, the activist woman said that they have eight years worth of oil reserves already. She didn’t think we needed more and did not need to be taken more. However, the man stated that it was impossible to do it and said it wouldn’t take long. 

After police had arrived on the scene, a police liaison officer told the group: ‘Are you intending to stay here until you get removed by officers and arrested?’ The woman answered, “Yes,” or they can stop the new oil licenses.

As calmly as possible, the police officer continued to say: “I cannot do anything about it. But what can I ask of you is that you move off the road to protest at a safer location. Does anyone want to do this?

As he approached her about protesters sitting in the street, one man recorded another officer. He said to her: “I don’t like you shouting at my right now.” The officer replied, “I am not screaming, but we are not going to do this, my love. Please, take care of your business. Officer replied that they were, and are here. 

This intersection is the main interchange point for traffic coming into and out of Central London. It’s located near the Harrods departmental store, Knightsbridge Underground station (and Hyde Park). 

While the van driver’s identity remains unknown, his vehicle displayed Archers branding. Archers is an Isleworth-based design and manufacturing center for signage. MailOnline reached out to the company in an attempt to get their comment. 

A total of 337 Just Stop Oil protestors were arrested in the eleven days leading up to today. The group also claimed that there have been over 1,500 arrests since April 1st.

Number 10, after ambulances and fire trucks struggled to pass, stated that any disruption of the emergency service’s work was ‘unacceptable. According to the official spokesperson for Prime Minister, Number 10, protests which cause disruptions in people’s daily lives or that can hinder our emergency services’ ability to save lives are unacceptable. 

“That is why we have already strengthened powers for police and given them new powers of action. We are now taking additional powers through the House to make sure they can prevent these people from disrupting lives.

When asked about his opinion on the PM intervening in the dragging of protesters from roads, he said: “We understand that the frustrations felt by the public when their lives were disrupted this way.” However, it’s up to police to immediately respond to protests of this nature and to any disruption. We’d like to recommend that they do so.

Just Stop Oil, which usually allows emergency services through, tweeted the video. It showed protesters getting out in the way of fire engines and said that they had ‘paused the roadblock’ for them.

According to a London Fire Brigade spokesperson, crews are on the way to a Fitzrovia automatic fire alarm. The scene was attended by five fire engines, one of which arrived from Soho Fire Station. There was no fire found when firefighters investigated.

The Kensington Fire Station dispatcher called to report that an appliance was delayed by a traffic jam and reached the scene within fourteen minutes. To minimize the impact of road closures on our services, we work closely with emergency service partners and our local authority. Crews were not notified of the roadblock before the event, however.

Just Stop Oil issued a press release this morning about the actions. It quoted Holly Exley (34), a Bristol-based freelance illustrator who stated: “The truth is that we cannot have any new oil or gas if our futures are secure. But the UK government would like to take and sell every drop from the North Sea.

“Their plans will cause climate collapse, mass suffering, and death to be inevitable. Unless good people stand up and resist. Right now, a small but determined group is making enormous sacrifices and risking their safety and liberty in order to stop new oil or gas. Everyone needs to take a stand and choose a side.

Naomi Goddard, age 58, is a Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire parish clerk. She said, “I work in an conservative, law-abiding career so it was difficult to make the decision that Just Stop Oil should be taken directly.”

“While we know that there is less time than three years for climate change to be avoided, our government is not taking action. Liz Truss has announced plans to give over 100 more fossil fuel licences to the country instead of encouraging green energy.

“I couldn’t shut my eyes against the events unfolding. While I am aware that this could lead to me losing my freedom and my job, as well as my friendships, I feel that it is the right thing for me to take action.

Graham Lowe, age 68, is an artist and Lancaster tutor of art. He said that it was impossible to resist this government’s putting profits before the people. 

“After an unprecedented summer of drought and record heat, millions were left homeless in Pakistan by the floods. We must stand up against the government and refuse to use fossil fuels. Complacency is the greatest threat to billions of people’s wellbeing.

Kathy Dolan (48), a Trafford councillor from Greater Manchester said that she couldn’t watch as the government chose to destroy our future and for the benefit of those in need, her present. The time is running out. It’s too late.

Spokesman for Just Stop Oil stated today that it was not just a temporary event. This is resistance against criminal governments and their genocidal project.

“Our supporters will return today, tomorrow, and the day after that. And the day after that. There is no more oil or gas in the UK.

“We will not allow changes to the law to intimidate us, and we won’t stop private injunctions that seek to silence peaceful citizens. These are not relevant when they are against mass starvation and slaughter as well as the loss of rights, freedoms, communities, and other violations.

The arrest comes shortly after approximately 25 activists were taken into police custody following the blockade on The Mall, outside Buckingham Palace. The disturbance lasted just over two hours and was eventually ended.

 

TODAY -- A man drags a Just Stop Oil protester from the road in Knightsbridge this morning amid major traffic chaos

TODAY — Today, an angry man pulls a Just Stop Oil demonstrator from Knightsbridge’s main road. This is amid severe traffic chaos

Police officers take away a Just Stop Oil protester involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London today

Officers remove a Just Stop Oil protester from Knightsbridge, West London.

A man remonstrates with Just Stop Oil protesters on the road a major junction in Knightsbridge this morning

One man protests against Just Stop Oil demonstrators on the roadway at Knightsbridge’s major intersection this morning

A man rips a Just Stop Oil banner away from protesters as they block a road in Knightsbridge in West London today

As protesters block the road to Knightsbridge, West London today, a man tears apart a Just Stop Oil sign

Police officers take away a Just Stop Oil protester involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London today

Officers remove a Just Stop Oil protester from Knightsbridge, West London.

Just Stop Oil protesters on the road at the junction of Knightsbridge and Brompton Road in West London today

Today, Just Stop Oil demonstrators gathered at the intersection of Knightsbridge Road and Brompton Street in West London.

Police officers take away a Just Stop Oil protester involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London today

Officers remove a Just Stop Oil protester from Knightsbridge, West London.

Just Stop Oil protesters take to the streets of London this morning as they block a road in exclusive Knightsbridge

Just Stop Oil protesters block the exclusive Knightsbridge Road in London, this morning.

Just Stop Oil protesters take to the streets of London this morning as they block a road in exclusive Knightsbridge

Just Stop Oil demonstrators blockade a Knightsbridge road and take to London’s streets this morning

A man rips a Just Stop Oil banner away from protesters as they block a road in Knightsbridge in West London today

As protestors block the road to Knightsbridge, West London, today’s man tears a Just Stop Oil sign away

Police officers speak to Just Stop Oil protesters as they block a road in Knightsbridge in West London this morning

Officers speak with Just Stop Oil protestors as they blockade a Knightsbridge road in West London.

Police officers take away a Just Stop Oil protester involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London today

Today, a Just Stop Oil demonstrator was taken away by police officers in West London’s Knightsbridge.

Police officers take away a Just Stop Oil protester involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London today

Officers remove a Just Stop Oil protester from Knightsbridge, West London.

Police officers sit with Just Stop Oil protesters involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London this morning

Just Stop Oil protesters were joined by police officers in Knightsbridge this morning.

A man rips a Just Stop Oil banner away from protesters as they block a road in Knightsbridge in West London today

Today, a man tore a Just Stop Oil banner from the hands of protesters who blocked a Knightsbridge road.

Police officers speak to Just Stop Oil protesters as they block a road in Knightsbridge in West London this morning

As Just Stop Oil protestors block the road at Knightsbridge, West London, police officers spoke to them.

Just Stop Oil protesters take to the streets of London this morning as they block a road in exclusive Knightsbridge

Just Stop Oil demonstrators blockade a Knightsbridge road and take to London’s streets this morning

Just Stop Oil protesters are unglued from the streets of Knightsbridge this morning by specialist removal teams

Specialized removal teams are removing Just Stop Oil protesters today from Knightsbridge.

Police officers speak to Just Stop Oil protesters as they block a road in Knightsbridge in West London this morning

As Just Stop Oil protesters block the road at Knightsbridge, West London, police officers spoke to them.

Just Stop Oil protesters take to the streets of London this morning as they block a road in exclusive Knightsbridge

Just Stop Oil protesters blockaded a Knightsbridge Road in London, this morning.

Police officers take away a Just Stop Oil protester involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London today

Officers remove a Just Stop Oil protester from Knightsbridge, West London.

Just Stop Oil protesters take to the streets of London this morning as they block a road in exclusive Knightsbridge

Just Stop Oil demonstrators blockade a Knightsbridge road and take to London’s streets this morning

A man rips a Just Stop Oil banner away from protesters as they block a road in Knightsbridge in West London today

As protesters block the road to Knightsbridge, West London today, a man tears apart a Just Stop Oil sign

Just Stop Oil protesters take to the streets of London this morning as they block a road in exclusive Knightsbridge

Just Stop Oil demonstrators blockade a Knightsbridge road and take to London’s streets this morning

Police officers take away a Just Stop Oil protester involved in the action at Knightsbridge in West London today

Officers remove a Just Stop Oil protester from Knightsbridge, West London.

TODAY -- A man drags a Just Stop Oil protester from the road in Knightsbridge this morning amid major traffic chaos

TODAY — This morning, a man pulled a Just Stop Oil protester off the Knightsbridge road amid massive traffic chaos

TODAY -- Police officers watch over Just Stop Oil protesters as they block a road in Knightsbridge in West London today

TODAY — A group of Just Stop Oil protestors blockade a Knightsbridge road in West London. Today’s police officer watches over them.

Just Stop Oil protesters take to the streets of London this morning as they block a road in exclusive Knightsbridge

Just Stop Oil demonstrators blockade a Knightsbridge road and take to London’s streets this morning

A man rips a Just Stop Oil banner away from protesters as they block a road in Knightsbridge in West London today

As protesters block the road to Knightsbridge, West London today, a man tears apart a Just Stop Oil sign 

A man rips a Just Stop Oil banner away from protesters as they block a road in Knightsbridge in West London today

Today, a man tore a Just Stop Oil banner from the hands of protestors as they blocked a Knightsbridge road in West London.

Another eight demonstrators were detained yesterday after staging sit-down protests near Downing Street. 

Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said that 33 of them were being arrested for willful obstruction of highway. They have since been transferred to several custody suites, where they currently remain. 

After protestors from Scotland gathered at the royal residence to voice their discontent, the UK Government supported the expansion of North Sea oil and gas operations last month.

North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), is scheduled to begin a new round in oil and gas licensing. However, yesterday’s protestors described it as ‘a death sentence’ for everyone.

YESTERDAY -- Police officers remove a campaigner from a Just Stop Oil protest on The Mall near Buckingham Palace

YESTERDAY — A campaigner was removed from the Just Stop Oil demonstration on The Mall, near Buckingham Palace by police officers

OCTOBER 9 -- Protesters block the road in a demonstration at Piccadilly Circus in London

OCTOBER 9, 2009 — A demonstration took place at Piccadilly Circus, London. 

OCTOBER 8 -- A man is removed by police during a Just Stop Oil protest at Green Park

OCTOBER 8, 2008 — Police remove a man from Green Park during the Just Stop Oil demonstration

OCTOBER 7 -- Just Stop Oil activists block Vauxhall Bridge Road in Central London last week

OCTOBER 7 — Vauxhall Bridge Road was blocked by Just Stop Oil activists in Central London last Wednesday

OCTOBER 6 -- Just Stop Oil activists at Trafalgar Square in London as their protests continue

OCT 6 — Just Stop Oil demonstrators at Trafalgar Square London, as they continue their protests

OCTOBER 5 -- Police speak to Just Stop Oil protesters block a road leading into Westminster

OCTOBER 5, 2009 — Just Stop Oil protesters are stopped from blocking a road that leads into Westminster.

OCTOBER 4 -- Climate activists from Just Stop Oil block the roads around Parliament Square

OCTOBER 4 — Just Stop Oil Climate activists block Parliament Square’s roads

OCTOBER 3 -- Police try to move Just Stop Oil protesters blocking roads in Trafalgar Square

3 October — The police try to remove Just Stop Oil protestors from Trafalgar Square

OCTOBER 2 -- Police wach as Just Stop Oil of protesters occupy Waterloo Bridge in London

OCTOBER 2, 2012 — Protesters block Waterloo Bridge at London’s Waterloo Bridge.

OCTOBER 1 -- Activists occupy Parliament Square as Just Stop Oil carry out more protests

1. OCTOBER — Protesters occupy Parliament Square while Just Stop Oil continues to protest

Alister Jack, the Scottish Secretary, stated that more than 100 licenses could be granted. He claimed this could help’safeguard’ UK’s energy supply and create more than 70k jobs in Scotland.

The Government spokeswoman said that they are fully committed to net zero by 2050. However, Britain is moving ahead of other countries when it comes to net zero. With 40% of the power coming from cleaner and less expensive renewable sources, this country has 40 percent of its energy.

“But as Russia is threatening Europe’s energy security, we have to ensure that our energy security is protected by stimulating domestic energy production and reducing dependence on foreign imports.

“This will include increasing domestic gas supply. We’ve been very clear that this will be a key part of our transition to net zero. However, we’ll continue to promote our commitments in nuclear and other renewables such as offshore winds.