This blog is a long read. It will take around 6-7 minutes to read. Rev Dr Sue Parfitt was in court on 1st February 2022 where she was convicted of contempt of court for breaking the government’s M25 injunction on 29th October and 2nd November last year. She did this as part of Insulate Britain … Continue reading ‘I am proud of our action; I am ashamed of the government; I acted out of love’ – Rev Dr Sue Parfitt’s Court Statement
On 14th January at the Inner London Crown Court a jury acquitted three Christian Climate Action activists of obstructing trains or carriages on the railway under the malicious damages act. In 2019 Phil Kingston superglued his hand to a Docklands Light Railway train, while Father Martin Newall and Reverend Sue Parfitt climbed on to the … Continue reading Why a jury acquitted Climate Activists: crucial agreed facts
On Wednesday 15th December, Revd Sue Parfitt, a 79-year-old Anglican priest, was given a two month prison sentence suspended for two years after being convicted of contempt of court for breaking the government’s M25 injunction. She was also ordered to pay £5000 in court costs. Sue took action on the M25 as part of Insulate Britain. She … Continue reading Revd Dr Sue Parfitt’s Court Statement
On Wednesday 15th December, Ruth Jarman, a 58-year-old mother of three and a charity worker, was given a two month prison sentence suspended for two years after being convicted of contempt of court for breaking the government’s M25 injunction. She was also ordered to pay £5000 in court costs. Ruth is a Christian and an Anglican. … Continue reading Ruth Jarman’s Court Statement
11 Christians who are involved in Christian Climate Action have also been involved in Insulate Britain over the last five weeks. In this blog we hear from four of them about what they are asking for and why they feel called to sit on roads. The demands of Insulate Britain are a no brainer. In … Continue reading ‘If this is what is asked of us, we are willing’: why we’re involved in Insulate Britain
CCA members are amongst a group of pilgrims walking the 500 miles from London to Glasgow in time for the COP26 Summit. On the way, they are seeking to engage people with the reality and urgency of the Climate Emergency. Melanie Nazareth, who worked tirelessly to help organise the pilgrimage reflects on their journey. Left … Continue reading Camino Pilgrims Make it to Scotland
Barbara Wilson has spent two weeks on Camino to COP", a 500-mile pilgrimage from London to Glasgow, arriving in time for the start of the COP26 Summit in November. Parting from the pilgrimage when they reached Birmingham, Barbara shares some of her memories and reflections on her experience. “Hello, we’re walking to Glasgow. Would you … Continue reading Camino to COP – Reflections
Five Anglicans who are involved in protests organised by Insulate Britain have written an open letter to Justin Welby in response to his comments that there are better ways to protest. Dear Justin, Following coverage of the Insulate Britain protest we understand that you think there are ‘better ways’ to protest. We are sure that … Continue reading Dear Justin…
Kate Chesterman agonised over whether or not to take part in the Insulate Britain protests but ultimately decided not to. Here she explains why. Find out why Fr Martin Newell is taking part. Whether or not you agree with Insulate Britain’s action is not the point I agonised over whether or not I should join … Continue reading Why I am not taking part in Insulate Britain
Fr Martin Newell cp is a Catholic priest in the Passionist Order. Here he explains why he is taking part in Insulate Britain protests. Find out why Kate Chesterman has chosen not to take part. Insulate Britain have been blocking the M25 for a week now. We plan to continue until the government agrees to … Continue reading Why I am taking part in Insulate Britain
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