Just Stop Oil blocks Parliament during Andy Burnham’s first PMQs

Sixty Just Stop Oil activists blocked a road outside Parliament in Westminster as Andy Burnham faced his first Prime Minister’s Questions, according to GB News. The high-profile stunt marks a dramatic return to direct action for the climate group in central London.

According to GB News, the demonstration caused immediate traffic chaos and gridlock in Westminster as sixty protesters targeted the parliamentary estate on Wednesday afternoon. The activists utilized social media to declare that they “are back” with a renewed campaign targeting central government infrastructure.

Footage circulated by the group showed demonstrators sitting across the carriageway before Metropolitan Police intervention. The activist group stated online: “60 people are blocking the road outside Parliament as Burnham’s first PMQs begins.” The stunt coincided directly with the parliamentary session inside.

The Metropolitan Police responded swiftly to the incident, deploying specialist units to clear the roadway. In an official statement regarding the operation, the force noted: “Police were called at 12:04hrs on Wednesday, 2 September following reports of disruption on Parliament Square.”

Officers engaged with the demonstrators on the scene and worked closely with transport authorities to clear the blockade. Authorities confirmed that specialist officers removed individuals from the road to restore normal traffic flow for Londoners.

Police were called at 12:04hrs on Wednesday, 2 September following reports of disruption on Parliament Square.

— Metropolitan Police, Official Statement, GB News

The latest demonstration highlights ongoing tensions surrounding environmental policies and central London security as police continue to manage high-impact public protests.

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p class=”source-link”>Original source: Read the full report at GB News