Jurors told to put aside views about climate protests as four people stand accused of causing public nuisance

Four climate activists have gone on trial for allegedly blocking the M25, in the first of dozens of jury trials planned for supporters of the Insulate Britain campaign.

Daniel Shaw, 37, from Northampton, Karen Wildin, 58, from Leicester, Maria Lee, 69, from Northampton, and Victoria Lindsell, 67, from Rugby, appeared at Inner London crown court each charged with two counts of causing a public nuisance, which they deny.

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