Extinction Rebellion protests to take over central London during the Marathon this weekend.

Extinction Rebellion protests to take over central London during the Marathon this weekend.

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Extinction Rebellion have set an ultimatum to the government: halt the search for new fossil fuels immediately and to set up emergency citizens’ assemblies and let the public decide how to end the fossil fuel era. They've asked the government to sit down by Tuesday 25th April or be faced with mass protests. The last time this happened the activist brought the capital to a standstill and over 1000 people were arrested. XR co-founder Clare Farrel and former UK Special representative for Climate Change Sir David King join to discuss.

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Former Chancellor and Tory Grandee Lord Ken Clarkes shares his thoughts on the UK's economic quagmire, high inflation and how to fix the health service.

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