Former Paralympian climbs on to 100ft drill for Extinction Rebellion protest against UK's HS2

Extinction Rebellion protesters in England, including partially sighted Paralympian James Brown, have occupied an HS2 drilling rig in west London.

Former Paralympian climbs on to 100ft drill for Extinction Rebellion protest against UK's HS2

Extinction Rebellion protesters in England, including partially sighted Paralympian James Brown, have occupied an HS2 drilling rig in west London.

The pair climbed on to the roof of the vehicle, which includes a newly-arrived 100ft drill, and unfurled a banner reading “Protect London’s Drinking Water: Stop HS2”.

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