Extinction Rebellion to take over Manchester street in climate protest
by Helen Pidd North of England editor from on (#4P469)
XR says 750 people will occupy Deansgate in protest at city's climate crisis contradictions
Hundreds of climate protesters plan to occupy one of Manchester's busiest streets for four days this weekend to expose the "huge contradictions" of a city region that has declared a climate emergency while planning to massively expand its airport.
The Extinction Rebellion group says that from 10am on Friday at least 750 people have pledged to take over part of Deansgate, a popular area for shopping and entertainment that has illegal levels of air pollution.
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