On Swampy ground: a brief history of protest tunnelling in the UK

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As HS2 protesters dig down in London, veteran activists explain why tunnelling can be so effective

Environmental activist Daniel Hooper, AKA Swampy, in a tunnel dug in the path of a planned expansion at Manchester airport in 1997.Environmental activist Daniel Hooper, AKA Swampy, in a tunnel dug in the path of a planned expansion at Manchester airport in 1997.

 

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I learned something new today. Thank you.

Good lad.

I actually agree with the hs2 protestors’ cause but I’m against this kind of action. Lots of police time wasted, and precedents set. Imagine if others do the same against projects the Guardian approves of. Wind turbines, mosques etc.

I heard Swampy died due to heart problems... he refused a bypass.

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