Scarborough Councillor to continue protests as part of Insulate Britain
Theresa Norton, who represents Eastfield, says she would risk being sent to jail or losing her home
A Scarborough Borough Councillor says she will continue to be part of the campaign by Insulate Britain.
Theresa Norton, 62, who represents Eastfield ward, disrupted traffic on the M56 motorway yesterday.
It is as nine Insulate Britain protesters have been summoned to appear at the High Court later this month over disruption on the M25.
They are accused of contempt of court, for breaching an injunction banning demonstrations, which means they could face up to two years in jail.
A further 23 supporters who have also openly defied the orders are expected to be summoned in the coming days.
On the Insulate Britain website, Theresa said:
“I don't do this lightly. But, like the nine who face court and a potential prison sentence, I have to stand up to government bullying; to overcome the fear they instill through threats and intimidating legal bureaucracy. They would rather silence us, than protect the public from climate collapse.
“If we are ever to achieve our climate commitments we need to start insulating homes now. I will continue being a part of this campaign and risk being imprisoned or losing my home until our government accepts that it must get on with the job.”
Insulate Britain is a new campaign group that is calling on the UK government to put in place policy and funding for a national home insulation programme starting with all social housing.