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Guy Smallman's latest images from the rebellion in central London

I’m sure there are very many people who feel the Extinction Rebellion (XR) protests in London over Easter mark a watershed.

The police are ramping up their pressure, but the defiant actions have been very successful

The International Rebellion over climate change swept into its fourth day on Thursday.

Guy Smallman's photographs from three days of revolt on London's streets

The International Rebellion against climate change entered its third day on Wednesday.

London was besieged for a second day by protests and occupations over climate change on Tuesday.

Part of the strategy for the Extinction Rebellion movement is to provoke the state to take action against protesters.

Extinction Rebellion said on Tuesday, “In 25 countries around the world, rebels of all kinds and backgrounds have begun taking non-violent direct action in a bid to save our planet from catastrophe.”

After the initial excitement of Monday’s Extinction Rebellion protest, activists reflected on how the day of protests had gone—and what might happen next.

The Extinction Rebellion (XR) revolt this week is inspiring. Crucially, like the school students’ climate strikes, it has seen a move from words to action.

A spirit of rebellion swept through London on Monday. It was a moment when, like the school students’ climate strikes, the talk about climate change stopped and action began.