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BBC Proms opening night interrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters

Just Stop Oil climate activists slow walk in the streets of London on the 14th of July 2023, Central London, United Kingdom. Photo by Kristian Buus/In Pictures via Getty Images
Just Stop Oil climate activists slow walk in the streets of London on the 14th of July 2023, Central London, United Kingdom. Photo by Kristian Buus/In Pictures via Getty Images

The opening night of the BBC Proms has been interrupted by two protesters from Just Stop Oil, who set off confetti cannons and sounded air horns.

The protesters attempted to address the audience at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday, drawing boos from the crowd, before being removed from the stage.

The environmental group, known for its recent disruptive protests at events including Wimbledon, said the action came in response to "underwhelming" coverage of climate change by the BBC.

"Two Just Stop Oil supporters have ran onto the stage at the @RoyalAlbertHall on the opening night of the @bbcproms," Just Stop Oil tweeted, following the incident.

"The pair set off confetti cannons and sounded air horns, demanding the UK Government immediately halt all new oil and gas consents and licences.

"They attempted to address the audience before being forcibly removed."

The group continued: "Tonight's action comes in response to the BBC’s underwhelming coverage of the climate emergency.

"In recent weeks, the BBC has been accused of 'false balance’ as well as uncritically regurgitating government and oil company propaganda."

The BBC has been approached for comment.

Source: Press Association

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