Just Stop Oil stops M25 protests after 4 days of disruption in Hertfordshire
The environmental activist group says it's giving those in Government time to 'consider their responsibilities'
Last updated 11th Nov 2022
Just Stop Oil's today announced the end of the M25 protests that have caused disruption in Hertfordshire for 4 consecutive days throughout the week.
The environmental activist group's been climbing aboard overheard gantries on Britain's busiest motorway, demanding the Government scraps new oil and gas projects.
In a statement on twitter, the group said:
"From today, Just Stop Oil will halt its campaign of civil resistance on the M25."
"We are giving time to those in Government who are in touch with reality to consider their responsibilities."
National Highways' confirmed that the M25 must be closed when protesters climb gantries because "our number one imperative is safety".
Tens of thousands of drivers suffered long delays this week as Just Stop Oil activists repeatedly carried out protests on the M25.
Most closures usually last for about 2 hours, but some have gone on for about 4 - creating major disruption to commuters and road users.
Prime minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday his Government is “moving ahead” with legislation to give the police more powers to stop protests by groups such as JSO.
His comments came after Conservative MP for Runnymede and Weybridge Ben Spencer said in the Commons that the M25 protests are “causing disruption and misery to my constituents, including causing problems of access to my local hospital”.
Hertfordshire Police has charged 5 people in connection with 'criminal activity on the M25' this week.