Climate change campaigners hit Newport streets in Isle of Wight rally

The group — part of Extinction Rebellion's rally — met at St Thomas' Square before marching through Newport and across Coppins Bridge.

A national group, the Extinction Rebellion's aim is to 'encourage a citizens' uprising involving low level and higher risk acts of civil disobedience.'

According to its website: "We are facing an unprecedented global emergency. The government has failed to protect us."

WATCH the speech below:

#ExtinctionRebellion #IsleofWight

Thank you to all who came out to the first XRIW rally. We really appreciate everyone’s time and support.

We completed a very loud but nonetheless peaceful march, culminating in a letter of demands being delivered to County Hall. pic.twitter.com/sLR8K7yibC

— Extinction Rebellion Isle of Wight (@ExtinctionW) January 12, 2019

A motorist has also been criticised by protestors for driving irresponsibly on Coppins Bridge during the protest.

WATCH the moment below:

#Newport #IsleofWight
Cars trying to drive over @ExtinctionR protestors walking around Coppins Bridge. Absolute state of this country... pic.twitter.com/5tVyuR0ui0

— Alex Welsford (@al_welsford) January 12, 2019