LONDON - The distribution of several British newspapers was disrupted on Saturday after Extinction Rebellion climate change activists blockaded printing presses used by Rupert Murdoch’s News UK, the publisher of The Times and The Sun.
The group said late on Friday that nearly 80 people had blocked roads leading to two printworks, at Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, north east of London, and at Knowsley, near Liverpool. The protests continued through to Saturday.The Murdoch-owned Newsprinters works also print the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times.
“This attack on all of the free press impacted many workers going about their jobs. Overnight print workers, delivery drivers, wholesale workers and retail newsagents have faced delays and financial penalty. This is a matter for the Police and the Home Office.”
Almost all British papers are right-wing tabloids
Fascist thugs should not be allowed to interfere with freedoms in this country.
If we stop printing newspapers then we will massively cut our carbon footprint. And everyone could get their correct opinions on Morningstar Online
The UK version of our spoiled “white privileged” snowflakes!
What I see.
'The distribution of several British newspapers was disrupted on Saturday after Extinction Rebellion climate change activists blockaded printing presses used by Rupert Murdoch's News UK, the publisher of The Times and The Sun.' In other news, Brexit support dropped 2 points.
they turned on their own supporters
Lots of social distancing there and what happened to the maximum of 30 people. The Police need to toughen up we need to bring back Boris's policy when he was Mayor to use water cannons which Theresa May banned.
Looks like some poofs need a beatdown.
This has had a terrible impact on my dailytelegraph digital subscription.
Top of the news cycle.State-permitted distraction event (again).
I think I would rather be extinct than mix with the low life that are part of the Extinction Rebellion :-)
Xristos10818751 Book burning next.
Good. Also, some UK print publications should be blockaded because they spread hate about minority groups.
Disgraceful behaviour ExtinctionRebellion trying to influence what the people of the U.K. can or can’t read. You are really spoiling the credibility of your genuine cause.