NO SHAME
Shameless M25 eco-warriors offer ‘sympathies’ to woman paralysed by stroke in traffic as they block motorway AGAIN
SHAMELESS M25 eco-warriors have offered their "sympathies" to a woman who was paralysed by a stroke while sitting in the traffic they caused - as they blocked the road AGAIN.
The mum's son, who was driving her to the hospital, said he was forced to "watch his mother slip away" - with traffic again backed up for miles as the protesters again caused chaos.
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This is the fourth time the climate crisis warriors have caused travel chaos around London's orbital and surrounding motorways - which has had serious consequences for people left stuck in the traffic.
And 41` people have been arrested this morning alone following the M25 blockage, Hertfordshire and Kent Police confirmed.
Police have now cleared Insulate Britain protesters and reopened roads on the M25 and A1(M), they said.
Chris, whose mum is now paralysed after being forced to sit in the delays, told LBC: "I was caught up for about six hours in traffic. I was doing a mission of mercy to help my mother."
He took it upon himself to drive his mum because of ambulance delays and the on-site doctor being his with severe delays due to traffic.
But he ended up stuck on the motorway for six hours after Insulate Britain protesters blocked the road.
He said: "I was there with my mother for six hours watching her slip away, and I could do nothing."
"When we got her to the hospital, the doctors said if we were to have gotten to them within 90 minutes, her symptoms, her recovery would have been minimal."
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And this morning on Good Morning Britain, Natalie Bennett the former Green Party leader who has previously said she has supported the protester's methods, said: "I of course have the greatest sympathies for Chris and his mum.
"And I wish him and his mum all the best."
But Richard Madeley rebutted: "Big deal, that's not helping them, is it?
"She's paralysed. Because she was stuck in traffic for six hours when she should have been in hospital getting blood thinners, and you offer your sympathies?
"I don't think they want your sympathies."
And LBC's Nick Ferrari also bashed the eco-warriors, addressing Insulate Britain's Liam Norton: "You've just heard a caller explain how he watched his mother effective drain away in front of his eyes for six hours. Don't lecture me on emotional content.
"I'm talking to you about the suffering of Chris' mother, which you brought about with your colleagues. That woman effectively dying in front of her son's eyes is down to you and your colleagues.
"When are you going to stop with these lame apologies and actually accept that this is not the way to protest."
NO SHAME
Today, the eco-campaigners have resumed their much-criticised M25 protest and blamed police for not reducing traffic speeds.
And they have also now blocked the entrace to the A1.
Insulate Britain activists started their demonstration after 8am on Monday as the morning rush hour got underway.
LBC's Rachael Venables said about 15 protesters in orange bibs blocked off the carriageway on a slip road, with drivers beeping their horns and traffic expected to begin backing up.
Police have arrived at the scene and started their arrests.
An irate driver told the activists: "Why the hell do you think this is the right thing to do?
"I know what you're fighting, I completely agree, this is a really, really good idea, but this is not the way to do it.
"You're causing more pollution with all these cars sitting here just doing f*** all.
"You're making people hate you. Go and protest London, go down to Downing Street."
The group caused severe disruption as its activists blocked part of the busy motorway throughout last week.
Hertfordshire Police confirmed that 29 people have been arrested this morning following the protest.
And Kent Police force said officers attended at 08:30am and arrested 12 people on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance.
Hertfordshire Police said: "Police were called at 8.12am today (Monday 20 September) to reports of protestors near junction 18 (Chorleywood) of the M25, several of which were glued to the carriageway. 13 people have been arrested. The road has been partially re-opened.
"Police were also called at 8.15am to reports of protestors near junction 4 (Stanborough Interchange) of the A1M. 16 people have been arrested, the majority of which were glued to the carriageway. A diversion is in place."
PROTESTERS ARRESTED
Chief Superintendent Nick Caveney said: “Protestors have made it clear that they intend to continue causing disruption. Not only is purposely blocking a highway incredibly dangerous, it also affects thousands of members of the public who are stuck in delays as a result.
“We have robust plans in place in order to minimise any disruption and to allow us to make arrests as quickly as we possibly can. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring areas that have been identified as possible protest targets.
“Officers were on the scene within minutes of being alerted to protest activity, allowing us to put diversions in place to ease the traffic and to make numerous arrests. All protestors involved in this morning’s protests have been arrested and will be taken to custody.
“We are working closely with other affected forces to ensure that any further activity is dealt with effectively and efficiently.
“I understand and appreciate the frustration regarding the considerable delays and inconvenience that has occurred as a result of the protests.
“We have now made a total of 76 arrests in relation to protest activity across Hertfordshire over the last week. Please be assured that a full investigation is underway, and we are in the process of gathering evidence in order to ensure that those breaking the law are brought to justice.”
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has criticised climate protesters disrupting the M25.
He said: "I think it's irresponsible, I think it's dangerous.
'DANGEROUS AND IRRESPONSIBLE'
"It's completely counterproductive as well because they're actually creating the pollution they want to get rid of by having cars standing still, so there's no justification for that kind of action.
"I call on them to stop and the police to intervene."
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Asked if he wants the police to make a more robust response to the demonstrations, Mr Shapps said: "The police will have to work out their approach and tactics, but it's not right for our roads to be blocked for illegal protests like this to take place, and for it to happen repetitively.
"I've no doubt at all the police will want to learn from their experience and make sure they're able to step in more quickly and efficiently."
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