Extinction Rebellion protesters have superglued themselves to the Speaker’s chair in the House of Commons and padlocked their necks to the railings outside.
The campaign group said around fifty of its supporters “took non-violent action” demanding a citizens’ assembly to discuss the climate crisis.
Five protesters were pictured in the Commons chamber, with some holding signs which read “let the people decide” and “citizens’ assembly now”.
Two protesters could also be seen with locks around their necks and connected to the front gates of the Houses of Parliament.
Banners have also been dropped across The Palace of Westminster building.
Extinction Rebellion said in a tweet: “We are in crisis. We cannot afford to carry on like this.”
In another tweet they said: “The protest points to the need for a citizens’ assembly to cut through the corruption in Westminster, update politics & let the people decide.”
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Parliament is currently on its summer recess until Monday, when it will be confirmed whether Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak has won the Tory leadership race.
A House of Commons spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident on the Parliamentary Estate and are currently dealing with the situation as a matter of urgency.”
