Anti-HS2 “conscientious protector” has sentence reduced on appeal, but spectre of “persons unknown” injunctions still loom large.

For the first time, HS2 Ltd and the Secretary of State used a civil process against “persons unknown” to seek the imprisonment of a peaceful protester, Elliott Cuciurean, for contempt…

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Teenager, Rollie, 17 from Hartlepool speaks out on why she undertook 10 day occupation of the Euston tunnel network to protest HS2

Teenager, Rollie, 17 from Hartlepool speaks out on their 10 day occupation of the Euston tunnel network to protest HS2

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Tree protectors demand HS2 is scrapped and money diverted to NHS, as latest eviction begins

The eviction of Poor’s Piece Wood on the edge of Steeple Claydon in Buckinghamshire MK18 2HH has begun today. Members of the National Eviction Team (NET) employed by HS2 to forcefully remove tree protectors arrived on site early this morning. Tree protectors are locked-on in treehouses and towers in the three acre ancient woodland in an act of non-violent direct action, and are determined to protect the wood for future generations.

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HS2 Rebellion drops banner from Tower Bridge; demanding the government stop HS2 and protect UK drinking water

From Cornwall to Liverpool, Long Itchington Compound in Warwickshire to Totnes Station, outside MPs homes, off bridges and churches, and posters in home windows - today, the UK is covered in banners with a breadth of messaging united against the most destructive infrastructure project in UK history - HS2.

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