Direct action climate group Extinction Rebellion says it will not put air passengers’ lives at risk in any protests that aim to force the closure of Heathrow Airport.
Leaked emails have revealed that the group discussed flying drones at the airport on 18 June to force its closure and then to repeat the stunt for ten days commencing on 1 July if the Government does not drop its support for the airport’s expansion.
A spokesman for Heathrow Airport said: “This is rec