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  XR UK · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 7:20 AM

Bring your ideas to the next online ‘Massembly’

We’re asking "How might we take meaningful steps to upgrade democracy?" Hello John,Bring your passion for real change to our next online community assembly. Get personal experience of this participatory and democratic process.Sunday 13th Oct 18:30-21:00 onl…
  XR UK · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Volunteer with XR

Roles Fayre on 6th Oct - Join us to build a bigger, better movement. Hello John,XR is shaped and powered by people like you. Find your perfect role on Sunday 6th October.Ever thought about joining an XRUK team and wondered what they all do?Come to the Roles…
  XR UK · [email protected]
September 22, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Will you stand for justice?

As the real climate criminals cash in, climate activists are threatened with jail sentences Hello John,It’s an all too familiar tale... we speak the truth about who the real climate criminals are but nothing happens. Instead the truth tellers risk facing ja…
  XR UK · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 3:47 PM

What is EACOP? Can we stop it?

Habitat of Eastern Chimpanzee and the African Elephant under threat. Hello John, The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a heated oil pipeline currently under construction. Once completed, it will stretch for almost 1,443 kilometres across Tanzania a…
  XR UK · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 8:42 PM

Insurance action is winnable!

Get ready for a massive week of nationwide actions focussed on the insurance industry. Hello John, Our strategy works, insurance action is winnable.After a week of action in February, giant insurers Zurich and major underwriters Probitas announced they woul…
  XR UK · [email protected]
September 6, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Survey time! - your opinion matters

Give your feedback from Upgrade Democracy action Hello John, Now Upgrade Democracy is over, it is time to reflect and learn.This was a different style of action than we have done before. Whether you attended the action in Windsor or not, whether you were in…
  XR UK · [email protected]
September 3, 2024 at 9:32 AM

Photos of Upgrade Democracy at Windsor Castle

Three days to demonstrate the broken system, upgrading democracy for a better future for everyone. Hello John,Last weekend we highlighted the corruption in our current political system and how Citizens' Assemblies could provide the way to upgrade our democracy. The action…
  XR UK · [email protected]
September 1, 2024 at 6:32 PM

It’s the final countdown

Only a few hours left… Hello John,It’s been the last day of Upgrade Democracy - but there’s still time to double your money! Marching through the streets. The crescendo of drums and calls to action. Hundreds of rebels coming together for an Assemb…
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 5:31 PM

How incredible was that?!

Oil slicks and a hot pink letterbox! Hello John, What a full-on couple of days! Donate now We’ve been showing how oily money & corporate finance controls our world. We’ve demanded change by delivering a hot pink postbox full of …
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Where's your pent up rage?

Hello John, READ ALL ABOUT IT! WINDSOR CASTLE IS BESIEGED BY OIL SLICK! Yes, I support XRUK Sounds unrealistic, right? Well.... erm, no. This is what business-as-usual is like. It's exactly why XR rebels are curren…
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 29, 2024 at 11:33 AM

Have fun storming the castle

There are rumblings throughout the streets - Extinction Rebellion is arriving! Hello John, The freshly painted banners and print works are being loaded in the vans alongside dazzling costumes - Upgrade Democracy is happening! Y…
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 27, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Information you can't miss

Everything you need to know to help you join us this week. We need you. Rebel against extinction. Hello John, We hope you've already received this - but we couldn't risk you missing out. Here's what you need to know about XRUK's upcoming mass occupation! …
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 26, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Double down and escalate

It's not every day an opportunity like this comes along. We need you. Rebel against extinction. Hello John, From today, the first ?30,000 raised will be matched pound for pound. Oh yes, you read that right. Thanks to some incredible rebels, it's as simple…
  XR Global Support · [email protected]
August 23, 2024 at 11:22 AM

Global Newsletter 91: The Biggest Death Project in Human History

Our world is closer to collapse than scientists thought, yet activists are imprisoned, while carbon capitalism is free to keep killing. Web versions: English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Polish. Portuguese coming soon. Letzte Generation Austria stages a messy si…
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 5:49 PM

What is a Massembly?

Take part from home or at Windsor to discuss - how might we take meaningful steps to upgrade democracy? Hello John, The climate and ecological crisis stems from a flawed system driven by greed, exploitation and inequality, benefiting only a few. Our current…
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 6:33 AM

The work of XR Being the Change

A message to XRUK from Dr Gail Bradbrook about the work of XR Being the Change Hello John, XR Being the Change began in 2022 as a project to bring together a growing network of communities of resistance in unifying people's power to win true planet repairs. Gail Bradbrook…
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Choose your role for Upgrade Democracy

We need you to help make this action a success. Volunteer for one shift or more, all contributions welcome Hello John, Volunteering for a role is one of the best ways to take part in an action and get to know other people in XR.Bea, a steward volunteer said…
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 13, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Four ways to Upgrade Democracy

Whether you can travel to Windsor or not, here are some options to get involved. Hello John, There are various different ways to get involved with XR. No matter where you live, what your skills are, or how much time you can give - your input is always valua…
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Let’s recall our love for the whole of humanity

XRUK have always followed nonviolent principles with our actions and we invite you to a peaceful, creative occupation in Windsor. Hello John, The rioting and looting scarring our streets and terrorising some of our most vulnerable communities has shocked us…
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 4, 2024 at 3:34 PM

What’s the plan for Upgrade Democracy?

Three days of focus on upgrading democracy with actions, talks, training and some creative fun. Hello John, XRUK will come together at Windsor to focus on ways to upgrade democracy - going from the world as it is, to the world we need, from powerless to emp…
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Stop Jailing Truth Tellers

Five friends from our movement have been jailed for 4-5 years Dear John,   The prisons are full, violent criminals are to be released early, the police are warning of a breakdown in law and order. And yet, almost 200 people have been imprisoned for protesti…
  XR UK · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 6:32 PM

This isn't anger, this is rage

When the truth doesn't deliver justice, we turn to our resilience to defy the systems before us Hi John, What happens when oligarchs feel threatened? They clutch at straws to silence you. They use wealth to gain power and their greed will…
  XR UK · [email protected]
July 27, 2024 at 8:49 PM

Help from home! - Cut the Ties action on Monday

We need you to help support and amplify the action on Monday morning. Dear John,   Behind the fossil fuel industry lies a shady network of corporations and organisations that legitimise and enable the activities of an industry that is killing us. These can…
  XR UK · [email protected]
July 18, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Pomp and pageantry, but what for the climate?

There definitely won't be a King's speech on a dead planet but are traditions like this meaningful anymore? Hi John, So, it’s official… the King has spoken! But does this grand and over the top spectacle mean anything? Does th…
  XR UK · [email protected]
July 16, 2024 at 10:09 AM

Volunteer Roles for Upgrade Democracy

Your time and skills are valuable and we'd love to find you a role. Hello John,The excitement is building for this summer's big action: Upgrade Democracy from the 30th Aug to 1st Sep in Windsor. You will be able to stay and camp for the whole weekend or vis…
  XR Global Support · [email protected]
July 13, 2024 at 9:37 AM

Global Newsletter 90: No Nature, No Future 🪲

Rebels in the UK and Finland launched actions of record-breaking size to demand better protections for nature. (Web version in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Polish & Portuguese!) Rebels young and old join the world’s biggest march for the environment i…
  XR UK · [email protected]
July 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM

We're going to Windsor - save the date

The UK badly needs a democracy upgrade Hello John We’re going to Windsor.  Why?Our political system isn't up to the task of responding to a climate and ecological crisis. For all the fanfare about the election, the change in government is unlikely to brin…
  XR UK · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 5:26 PM

You cannot be serious!

Anyone for tennis and climate breakdown? What will it take for these deals to stop? Hi John, ? Ah Wimbledon - where tennis balls smash across courts, chalk flies and entertained audiences cheer. It's all fancy frocks, VIPs in the Royal Box, strawberries a…
  XR UK · [email protected]
July 4, 2024 at 6:23 PM

Heat Strike

When did the height of summer become something to dread? Hello John This summer has already broken over 1,000 temperature records around the world. And there’s no plan to protect lives or halt the heat.In 2022, the UK passed 40°C for the first time in rec…
  XR UK · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Take up your role

Hear about new opportunities coming up Hello John Last weekend over 100,000 of us marched through London, delivering a loud and clear message to the political parties: we must fight the Climate and Nature Emergency. By next weekend, we will have voted in ou…
  XR UK · [email protected]
June 25, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Dedicate your love and rage

You can support Extinction Rebellion within just a few minutes of your time and make what comes next epic! Hi John,   WOW - XRUK played a critical role in bringing Restore Nature Now together. It was beyond glorious but... this is not over. Planning is und…
  XR UK · [email protected]
June 23, 2024 at 10:06 PM

100,000 people standing up for nature

Celebrating Restore Nature Now Hello John,Yesterday, around 100,000 people took their compassion to the streets. They were part of the world’s largest ever collaboration of NGOs, community groups and environmental groups. Together, we marched through London to demand imme…
  XR UK · [email protected]
June 22, 2024 at 8:13 AM

Let's get it done

All the key info for today's march Hello John,Today thousands of us will march in solidarity with nature. Here's the key information for the day. Why march?Reminders about why we're doing this from Jonathan Pie and Dame Judi Dench friends. Have friends who aren’t 100% sur…
  XR UK · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 7:53 PM

Judi Dench and Emma Thompson want you to mobilise

Two days to go until Restore Nature Now - Park Lane at midday on Saturday Hello John,"Nature doesn't have a voice, but we do. Nature can't act, but we must." - Dame Judi DenchIn a video urging us to take to the streets this weekend, Dame Judi says “If we do not take actio…
  XR UK · [email protected]
June 18, 2024 at 9:33 AM

Four days to go!

Answers to all your questions about the upcoming march Hello JohnI haven't been paying attention. What’s going on?A large, peaceful and inclusive march calling on all political parties to make this General Election the turning point for nature that we so de…
  XR UK · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 5:24 PM

March route for next weekend

Stand up for nature from Park Lane to Parliament Square Hello John Here’s everything you need to know about the march next weekend. Thousands of people and over 300 organisations will be standing up for nature and showing politicians of all colours that w…
  XR Global Support · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Global Newsletter 89: Stop The Scramble! 🌍

They tried to keep its location secret. But rebels still found the summit where oil executives plan their plunder of Africa. (Web version in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Polish & Portuguese!) Rebels and activists from African movements protest at the …
  XR UK · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Open Call this Sunday - final info for Restore Nature Now

Join the open call on Sunday at 7pm Hello John Restore Nature Now is just around the corner...On Sunday 16th June join the open call to get the final details of Restore Nature Now ... and the latest info on the next big action.An 'open call' is an informa…
  XR UK · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 3:54 PM

How you can support XRUK and propel actions

You being part of Extinction Rebellion is the best chance we have to challenge and hold the right people accountable Hi John, ? Appreciate Extinction Rebellion volunteers and activists today. Join us in thanking everyone making actions, like Restore Nature Now, a reality!…
  XR UK · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 11:03 AM

Get Ready - Get Creative!

What will you bring to the Restore Nature Now march? Hello John Restore Nature Now on June 22nd in London - will be a vibrant display of all we love about nature. Make a colourful banner, prop or costume to show your creativity and express your passion for nature.These id…
  XR UK · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 8:21 AM

Why are we marching?

What are we marching for next month? Hello John Nearly 1 in 6 species are threatened with extinction in Great Britain. For birds, more than two-fifths are at risk. And we are already one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world.? On Saturday 22n…
  XR UK · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Restore Nature Now – 22nd June

Come to the UK’s biggest-ever nature march in June Hello John On Saturday 22nd June thousands of us – including some familiar faces such as Chris Packham, pictured below – will be marching for nature in central London. It will be …
  XR UK · [email protected]
May 18, 2024 at 12:04 PM

Grab a role at Restore Nature Now

We’re looking for stewards for 22nd June Hello John Restore Nature Now, next month’s mega demonstration, will be supported by helpful, friendly stewards along the march route. Could you be one of them? You will be one of hundreds of volunteers from across…
  XR UK · [email protected]
May 16, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Hear the voices of resistance

The annual summit you’ve probably never heard of has been to London and jetted off home. Hi JohnImagine this: A global summit for new oil and gas 'business opportunities' - sponsored by companies like Shell, Exxon Mobil and Total - held in a secret location revealed just …
  XR UK · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 7:57 AM

Chris Packham joins the XR Open Call - watch now!

Air, land, water and woods - let’s Restore Nature Now Hello John 100s of organisations coming together on 22 June on the streets of London to demand change - like the Big One, but BIGGER!  There’s something for everyone, volunteer for a role, he…
  XR Global Support · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 1:25 PM

Global Newsletter 88: Peaceful Protest Wins!

From corporate divestment to landmark court rulings to political concessions, April has been full of wins for the climate movement. (Web version in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Polish & Portuguese!) Red Rebel celebrate a Belgian blockade by the EU pa…
  XR UK · [email protected]
May 7, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Porky pies vs. people power

Here are some of the actions we've taken recently Hello JohnIt’s called a struggle because it’s hard. But over the past few months, you’ve shown again and again that there’s hope. You’ve brought climate- and nature-wreckers to light and campaigned, with ima…
  XR UK · [email protected]
May 4, 2024 at 6:39 PM

Information session for Restore Nature Now

Join the open call next Sunday at 7pm Hello John, Restore Nature Now is a massive movement of over 100 organisations including the National Trust, RSPB, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion.?This summer (22nd June - save the date!) we w…
  XR UK · [email protected]
April 25, 2024 at 3:47 PM

⭐ Big Give fundraiser success ⭐

Operation Twice The Impact: Complete! Hello John, Last Thursday, we shared our mission to raise £30,000 which the Big Give would match. Impressively, within four days this movement pulled together and smashed it! 🎉 🥳  XRUK will now receive a whopping £65,…
  XR UK · [email protected]
April 24, 2024 at 11:21 AM

Restore Nature Now - Saturday June 22nd - London

A year on from The Big One - we’re joining the biggest, brightest, most biodiverse event of the year! Hello John, It’s been just over a year since The Big One burst on to the streets of London in a colourful and powerful display of love and care for nature.…