Phil Kingston

Phil Kingston (born 1936)[1] is a climate activist and protestor with the climate groups Christian Climate Action and Extinction Rebellion.[2]

Biography

Prior to getting involved in activism, Kingston was a lecturer at Bristol University.[3]

Activism

In November 2018, Kingston was arrested after he obstructed traffic by blocking the road outside the Houses of Parliament. It was reported that when police moved him out of the way of traffic, he repeatedly attempted to lie back the road.[3]

In April 2019, he was arrested again for his part in a protest that disrupted the Docklands Light Railway when he and other activists climbed on the roof of a train while another protestor glued themselves to one of the doors.[1][4][5] He was granted bail on the conditions that he would respect a curfew and not travel to London.[2][6]

During Extinction Rebellion's October Rebellion, Kingston was arrested several times after he graffitied and sprayed fake blood on the Treasury building and blocked access to London City Airport.[7][8][9]

Personal life

Kingston has four grandchildren.[10] He is a Christian.[11][12]

References
  1. "Veteran climate activist among protestors to be removed from train". ITV News. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  2. Burgess, Kaya (27 April 2019). "Judge in awe of climate activist Phil Kingston, 83, who climbed on DLR train roof". The Times. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  3. Cork, Tristan (4 November 2018). "Why 'little to lose' Phil, 82, tried five times to get arrested outside Parliament". Bristol Post. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  4. "Extinction Rebellion: the arrestables – a photo essay". The Guardian. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  5. Hartley-Parkinson, Richard (17 April 2019). "Climate change protestors bring DLR to halt by targeting train at Canary Wharf". The Metro. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  6. Hornall, Thomas (26 April 2019). "Bristol climate change activist grandfather, 83, bailed after court hearing". Bristol Post. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  7. Busby, Mattha (3 October 2019). "Extinction Rebellion protesters spray fake blood on to Treasury". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  8. Bawden, Tom (10 October 2019). "Extinction Rebellion: 83-year-old man and Paralympian join arrests after airport shutdown is attempted". i News. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  9. "Extinction Rebellion protester, 83, arrested at London City airport – video". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  10. "Extinction Rebellion spray fake blood on Treasury using fire engine". Extinction Rebellion. 3 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  11. "'Swarming' – Stories from Christian Climate Action Affinity Group -Part Two of Three". XR Blog. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  12. Robinson, Sadie (10 October 2019). "Extinction Rebellion protesters take on aviation industry with occupation at London City Airport". Socialist Worker. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
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