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A topless Extinction Rebellion protestor pledges to change the world by stripping off across the globe to help fight climate change.
Laura Amherst, 31, caused a stir at the ongoing 'Impossible Rebellion' demonstrations in London but says police are more than happy for her to carry on.
Now, the Open University politics student has vowed to spread her message all over to get the gravity of the perilous situation into people's minds by leading a 'boob world tour.'
In an interview with the Mirror, Laura said: "I don't enjoy offending people – that isn't what this is about.
"What I am doing is not a criminal offence. I have to admit I thought originally that it might be, but it's not. The police don't have a problem with me at the moment and there's been so much support.
"I was told yesterday that the only way what I am doing could become a problem is if I remove my knickers. So we'll see about that. I've never been arrested but I'm prepared to – some of the most prominent leaders and activists have been for their 'crimes',
"But I think people have common misconceptions when it comes to activists.
"Different people care – I am trying to appeal to a different demographic. I'm body positive and I'm sex-positive – you don't need to look a certain way to make a difference."
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There could be a roadshow next and she added: "London is very open, but I want to go around the world, to different cities, to put this across. Whatever it takes to draw attention to climate change.
"We're a crunch time and we need new ideas and quickly – it is such a serious situation. If a boob world tour can help, then that's what I'll do. I don't care how long it takes to get to places."
Vegan Laura returned to London's streets on Thursday with the second week of Extinction Rebellion's protests in full swing.
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She says her family and friends are right behind her – and her fellow activist boyfriend Leon is urging her on.
Though she said: "He's so supportive, but won't take his top off! He says he'll leave all the to me and he said nobody wants to see him walking around with no shirt on.
"My dad says it's 'bold' but he knows I have always done exactly what I want to and that I have strong views. I can only speak for myself and I just feel we need to get this message out."
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She left behind the stickers which offered her some protection last week.
Clutching a cardboard sign reading "Citizens Assembly on Climate Change" as the group demanded an end to fossil fuel funding, she attracted plenty of interest.
She added: "I think the message may have been lost regarding Citizens Assembly.
"The government are not lowering emissions, in fact, they have spent more on fossil fuel – they are doing more harm than most people know, and all you're hearing about is protest arrests.
"We're not the criminals, they are. It's code red and by ignoring the problem they are destroying the future of millions and millions of people."
- Extinction Rebellion
- Climate Change
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