Greenpeace campaigners erect 12ft oil-spattered statue of Boris Johnson in Downing Street as they call on PM to block permit for new oilfield #UK #London #BorisJohnson #ClaimateProtest #TheSun #DailyMail

"The group called for the Government to end the UK's reliance on oil and to urge Mr. Johnson not to sign off on a new drilling permit at Cambo oilfield, west of Shetland. 

There had been at least three arrests during the protest, with more expected as protesters continue to be cut out of their chains by police. 

The 90kg statue, created by artist Hugo Farmer, is accompanied by a sign that reads: "Cambo oilfield: Boris Johnson's monumental climate failure", and Mr. Johnson's hands are completely covered in black oil." Read more