Overview

• Hundreds of Just Stop Oil supporters marched peacefully through London, ceremonially removing their orange vests to mark the end of three years of direct action.
• The group claims success in its core demand, as the Labour government has committed to no new oil and gas exploration licences in the UK.
• Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer criticized the group’s disruptive tactics, while Labour distanced itself from the activists despite aligning on policy goals.
• Over 3,000 arrests and 11 jailed members highlight the intense legal and public order response to the group’s high-profile stunts, including targeting artworks and infrastructure.
• Just Stop Oil plans to pivot toward court-based advocacy and coalition-building, aiming to address systemic climate issues under a new strategy.