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US President as he says he "may" meet two politicians during his visit to the UK next week.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was “disgusted” to see politicians in Britain and the United States continue to support Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. He was responding to a question about the support shown for the Venezuela’s government by Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn.
Extinction Rebellion activists say they are frustrated after meeting with government officials. The group called off their two-week-long protests after the government agreed to meet with them. Clare Farrell, a co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, said “It was less s**t than I thought it would be, but only mildly…” Political leaders including Nicola Sturgeon, Sadiq Khan and Ed Miliband have recognised the group's demand to declare a climate emergency.
Activists wanted the environment secretary to declare a climate emergency.
Theresa May and Leo Varadkar said political leaders had heard an “unmistakable message” following her death.
I cannot describe how it feels to be 15 and believe that your government, your teachers, your parents even have betrayed you. Our futures, our very existence, are at risk because of the choices that they made.
One-way communication is disenfranchising many people who believe their voice will not be heard within the current system.
Progressive, passionate and principled politicians are out there. To them I say now is the time for courage.
Over 200 celebrities, politicians and public figures support the move