An Extinction Rebellion activist had to be taken off a flight at London City Airport, as part of ongoing protests.
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Extinction Rebellion: Flight delayed as activists vow to 'shut down' airport
BBC Newsnight's Nicholas Watt said his flight was about to take off when a protester refused to resume his seat. Police arrested several people blocking the airport entrance as others glued themselves to the floor and one man climbed on top of a plane.
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