Insulate Britain protesters praised by judge who fined them

Judge says environmental activists inspired me personally' after impassioned speeches in court

Insulate Britain protesters have been praised by a judge, who said he was inspired" by their commitment to greener living, as he fined 12 of them over a demonstration that disrupted the journeys of drivers on the M25.

The protesters blocked traffic at junction 3 of the motorway. Some glued themselves to the tarmac, while another glued himself to a police car.