As it happened: Thousands of climate protestors march through UK cities

6 November 2021, 11:29 | Updated: 6 November 2021, 18:55

Thousands of people were taking to the streets in protest today
Thousands of people were taking to the streets in protest today. Picture: LBC

By Asher McShane

Tens of thousands of activists across the UK are marching against climate change as part of the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice.

Protests are planned in Glasgow, London and other cities in the UK and around the world to demand action on climate change.

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