Just Stop Oil Heathrow airport protest fails – again

Just Stop Oil protesters have been removed from Heathrow airport following another failed protest.

Several activists sat or stood by the gates to departures in Terminal Five before some were physically removed by police.

It followed several other damp squib demonstrations at airports this week.

On Monday, holidaymakers at Gatwick stepped over activists who had attempted to block security gates, while on Tuesday two Just Stop Oil members reportedly sprayed information boards, windows and the floor at Heathrow Terminal Five’s departures area with orange paint.

A Heathrow spokesman said: “Earlier this morning, a protest incident in Terminal Five was swiftly resolved, and all involved were immediately removed from the airport.

“Our priority will always be to maintain the safety of passengers and colleagues, and we’ll continue to work closely with our partners and the police in taking proportionate action to protect travel plans this summer. Unlawful and irresponsible protest activity is not the way forward, and will not be tolerated.”