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In pictures: Protesters target JP Morgan building as COP26 continues

Demonstrations recommence as world leaders take to the stage for a second day at the climate summit in Glasgow.

2nd Nov 2021

Climate change protests are taking place across Scotland as the COP26 summit continues.

Demonstrations are targeting buildings including JP Morgan as world leaders take to the stage for a second day to discuss the climate crisis.

A protest themed on the Netflix show 'Squid Game' took place at the Clyde Arc. — A protest themed on the Netflix show ‘Squid Game’ took place at the Clyde Arc. STV News

Protesters played tug of war during the demo. — Protesters played tug of war during the demo. STV News

Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked Waterloo Street in Glasgow.

The activists were gathered outside investment bank JP Morgan in Glasgow. — The activists were gathered outside investment bank JP Morgan in Glasgow. STV News

Activists draped in red on the Squinty Bridge on Tuesday afternoon.

The protesters marched towards COP26 summit.

A number of activists also gathered outside the building of banking giant JP Morgan on Edinburgh's Lochside View. — A number of activists also gathered outside the building of banking giant JP Morgan on Edinburgh’s Lochside View.

Extinction Rebellion protesters in front of Scottish Power building in Glasgow city centre. — Extinction Rebellion protesters in front of Scottish Power building in Glasgow city centre. STV News

Protesters waved flags and sat on the road singing in the Charing Cross area of the city. — Protesters waved flags and sat on the road singing in the Charing Cross area of the city. STV News

Members held banners that read: — Members held banners that read: “Banks stop funding fossil fuel polluters” and “JP Morgan: World’s biggest financer of fossil fuels”.

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