Protesters who are part of Extinction Rebellion's Cambridge branch have woken up this morning (February 17) on day two of their week-long blockade of Trumpington road after spending the night at their makeshift camp.

The group have positioned themselves at the roundabout on Trumpington Road intersecting with Fen Causeway and Cambridgeshire police are using emergency powers to close both Fen Causeway and Trumpington Road in light of the protests.

There are alternative routes in place for vehicles and buses during the protest, including the lifting of restrictions on Silver Street.

However, the police, city council and county council are urging people to consider different methods of travel this week during the protest.

Earlier this year the youth wing of the group sent demands to Cambridge Univeristy, the city council and county council, threatening to blockade the city if their demands weren't met.

The demands included the university cutting ties with fossil fuel companies, holding a Citizens' Assembly on climate justice and making public transport more reliant on green and renewable energy.

Last week protesters occupied a city council meeting, where one protester abseiled from the public gallery before the group held a sleepover in the Guildhall.

Now, as part of their 'Rebel for Justice' week the activists are blocking a number of major routes in and out of the city over half term.

The group has placed gazebos and hay bales in the road, and have even put up a stage for their week of action.

If you'd like to have your say about the protests you can get in touch by emailing Cambnewsdesk@cambridge-news.co.uk.

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