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Extinction Rebellion send a message to the world at Silvesrtone

The following statement has been published on the Extinction Rebellion UK website and serves to explain their actions in the wake of a purple flag with black insignia being draped in the background during the start of the formation lap at the 2020 British Grand Prix. The actions intended to highlight the plight of the earth's ecology in the COVID-19 era. This is the statement: Four people from Extinction Rebellion UK have entered the Silverstone arena this morning and dropped a large banner that read ‘Act Now’ behind the start line of today’s Formula 1 Grand Prix right as cars were ready to set off. Protestors say they were not there to interrupt today’s race, but to send a clear...
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