Podcast: Amazon warehouse in Dartford targeted on Black Friday by Extinction Rebellion protesters

2021-11-26

A huge Amazon warehouse in Dartford has been blockaded by climate activists on Black Friday, it's busiest day of the year. Around 20 Extinction Rebellion campaigners arrived at the site in the early hours of this morning. Hear from our reporter at the scene and one of the protesters. We also have a statement from the local MP and a spokesperson from Amazon. Also in today's podcast, find out why the Home Secretary has been blocked from talks on the asylum crisis following the deaths of 27 people...

A huge Amazon warehouse in Dartford has been blockaded by climate activists on Black Friday, it's busiest day of the year.

Around 20 Extinction Rebellion campaigners arrived at the site in the early hours of this morning.

Hear from our reporter at the scene and one of the protesters. We also have a statement from the local MP and a spokesperson from Amazon.

Also in today's podcast, find out why the Home Secretary has been blocked from talks on the asylum crisis following the deaths of 27 people in the Channel earlier this week.

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