Two Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested after spraying orange paint on Stonehenge, just before the summer solstice celebrations. The incident was widely condemned by political leaders. Rishi Sunak, calling it a 'disgraceful act of vandalism', urged condemnation from anyone associated with the group. Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Ed Davey also criticised the act, calling for strict legal action. Despite the vandalism, the site remains open to the public. Just Stop Oil, which has been demanding a treaty to phase out fossil fuels by 2030, defended the protest as a call to action against the ecological crisis. In another incident, two more protesters were arrested after spraying several planes orange at a private airport: see
Protesters arrested after spraying Stonehenge and aeroplanes orange
Written by David Fletcher 20 Jun 2024Additional Info
- Pray: for the protection of our historical sites and the preservation of our heritage. Pray for wisdom and restraint on the part of the protesters. (Proverbs 4:7)
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