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COP26: Protests held around the East of England

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Hundreds of people marched through Cambridge calling for urgent action on climate change

Thousands of people have marched through Cambridge, Norwich and Northampton as part of a global day of climate crisis action.

Action was held across many UK cities as leaders meet at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

Gatherings were also held at Woodbridge, Suffolk, and St Albans, Hertfordshire. About 40 protesters demonstrated at Luton Airport.

The campaigners are calling for urgent action on climate change.

Northamptonshire Police tweeted at least 80 people took part in a march through Northampton town centre.

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Supt Richard Tompkins said: "I'd like to thank those members of the public who may have been affected by the protest this afternoon."

Climate change protest, Norwich
There was also a march in Norwich which ended up outside the city hall
Climate change protest, Woodbridge
People also gathered in Woodbridge to show their support for action on climate change
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