Priti Patel announces plans to increase the maximum penalties for disrupting a motorway after Insulate Britain protester

The transcript discusses the ongoing protests in London related to climate change, highlighting the protesters' intentions to continue despite government opposition. The UK government, particularly the Home Secretary, plans to crack down on these protests, especially those targeting critical infrastructure. Legal measures are being considered to limit protesters' actions, raising concerns about free speech. Protesters remain defiant, planning to maintain their strategy through winter. The upcoming COP 26 climate summit in Glasgow will draw global attention to how these protests are managed.

What is the main reason behind the protests in London?

• To support the Conservative Party

• To avert greater disruptions due to climate change

• To promote a political agenda

• To inconvenience the British public

What action did the Home Secretary propose at the Conservative Party conference?

• To increase funding for climate change research

• To hold a public debate on climate change

• To crack down on protesters targeting critical infrastructure

• To support the protesters

What legal measures are being taken against the protesters?

• They are being ignored

• They are being invited to the COP 26 summit

• They are being served with injunctions

• They are being given awards

How did the protesters respond to the government's legal actions?

• They decided to stop protesting

• They agreed to follow the injunctions

• They insisted they will ignore the injunctions

• They planned to protest in a different country

What significant event is mentioned to take place in Glasgow?

• A music festival

• The COP 26 climate summit

• A sports championship

• A royal wedding