A WINSFORD GP joined the Extinction Rebellion protest in London to highlight the impact on health of global warming and climate change.

Dr Kathy Fallon spent time with activists at makeshift camps on Waterloo Bridge and Oxford Circus as campaigners blocked major routes in the capital.

Dozens of police were called in to deal with the disturbance and traffic disruption.

More than 1,000 protestors have been arrested since the protest began in London a week ago.

The mum-of-two said: "I have never been involved in a protest before but some things are just too important to ignore. The politicians have let us down, so it is up to the people to take this action.

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Extinction Rebellion's protest at Oxford Circus in London

"As a doctor, I recognise the impacts on health of global warming and climate change. We are already seeing drought, flooding, crop failures, mass starvation and death, and migration, in countries such as Syria and the continent of Africa. This will become more and more commonplace around the world and will increasingly affect UK citizens."

Dr Fallon feels that there is a misconception about the type of people mounting the demonstration.

"There is a perception by some that the protests are being carried out by a bunch of hippies and festival goers with nothing better to do," she said. "I can't stress enough how far from the truth this perception is.

"I spoke to many in Manchester and London who are ordinary citizens of all ages, some retired, but many working who have taken two weeks off work to go to London. These are people like me, who never thought they would get involved in protests like this, but see no alternative as our government has failed to act."

Dr Fallon's son James, 21, a physics student specialising in atmospheric (climate) physics, at Oxford University, organised a public meeting on behalf of Extinction Rebellion in Winsford to tackle fears over mass extinctions, climate breakdown and global warming.

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Dr Kathy Fallon's son James, 21, is a physics student specialising in atmospheric physics at Oxford University and organised a public meeting on behalf of Extinction Rebellion in Winsford

"James was able to spell out the very real dangers ahead and told me about the Extinction Rebellion movement," said Dr Fallon.

"I have therefore come to realise the emergency, and wish to make it known as widely as possible so that other people can judge for themselves what the science means, and what the likely impacts are going to be on their families and future generations.

Northwich Guardian:

More than 1,000 protestors have been arrested since the protest began in London a week ago

"I have always been very concerned about the environment, but like a lot of others I know who feel the same way, we have always assumed our governments would take these concerns seriously and act to protect our world. Sadly, despite the increasing warnings over the years, and especially since the IPCC report last November, most governments of the world (including our own) are spectacularly failing to act to prevent the catastrophe that is looming.

"I now hope to increasingly engage Cheshire residents, who are welcome to attend our local meetings to find out more about the climate emergency, to ask questions. and to discuss what can be achieved."

Extinction Rebellion protestors marched on Parliament on Tuesday to invite MPs to discuss climate changing policies.

Campaigners are calling for non violent civil disobedience to press the government to reduce gas emissiions to zero by 2025 and stop what they call a global climate crisis.