Extinction Rebellion activists have said they are blockading Amazon depots in parts of the UK in a protest at the environmental damage it is claimed that Black Friday is causing
Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists have blocked Amazon depots in Black Friday protests causing driver delays in parts of the UK.
It tweeted that it is blockading a fulfilment centre in Dartford, Kent, and 13 sites across the UK.
The group posted a video of the blockade at Dartford where six protesters were filmed holding up a banner saying: “Black Friday exploits people and planet.”
There were similar scenes around the country at other Amazon depots.
XR Northampton tweeted: “Amazon Milton Keynes blocked by Bedford and Northants rebels in solidarity with #MakeAmazonPay strikers and Climate Activists everywhere. #MakeAmazonPay #AmazonCrime. #ExtinctionRebellion.”
Police are tackling protests at an Amazon warehouse in Tilbury, Essex, where disruption is expected to continue over the coming hours.
Essex Police tweeted:…
