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Direct action by pressure groups

Mike McCartney

12th April 2021

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Extinction Rebellion and breaking windows at the bank

When it comes to examples of direct action by pressure groups, Extinction Rebellion (XR) really are a bunch of people that keep on giving.

I have written a great deal about direct action by pressure groups so far this academic year. So for more examples, as well as in-depth analysis, please see:

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There is even a bit on XR here as well: https://www.tutor2u.net/politi...

If you want to know a bit more about the campaign and 'philosophy' behind the Barclays stunt, the most recent video explainer from the group I can find is here.

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Mike McCartney

Mike is an experienced A-Level Politics teacher, author and examiner.

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