Climate protesters will face possible imprisonment if they make further attempts to block the UK’s busiest motorway after the government secured an injunction against such actions. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said on Wednesday that National Highways had been granted an injunction against the protests, which have shut down parts of the M25 five times in just over a week. Shapps wrote on Twitter: “Invading a motorway is reckless and puts lives at risk. I asked National Highways to seek an injunction against M25 protestors which a judge granted last night. Effective later today, activists will face contempt of court with possible imprisonment if they flout.” Home Secretary Priti Patel said this “important injunction” means “people can get moving again” on the M25. “We will not tolerate lives being put at risk,” she said on Twitter. “Those who continue to do so risk imprisonment.” The motorway-blocking protests were organised by campaign …
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