ACTIVISTS from Extinction Rebellion have blocked access to Amazon depots in Darlington, Gateshead and Newcastle in protest of the company's "crimes."

The environmental activists say the action is targeting amazon because it "exemplifies how the current econmoic system unsustainably exploits workers and the planet in the pursuit of endless growth."

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Amazon's fulfiliment centre at Gateshead, Newcastle and in Darlington are being blocked by the climate activites who are looking to disrupt the company's business on its busiest day of the year.

In a statement online, the group said: "From 5am this morning, Extinction Rebellion has blocked a total of 15 Amazon fulfilment centres in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands on Black Friday, the major global discount day.

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"In the UK, people from all across the country are taking part, with 13 blockades in Doncaster, Darlington, Newcastle, Manchester, Peterborough, Derby, Coventry, Rugeley, Dartford, Bristol, Tilbury, Milton Keynes and Dunfermline.

"These sites account for just over 50% of Amazon deliveries in the UK."

Here's how pople have reacted on Facebook:

One person said: "Amazon should be allowed to pay a couple of bailiffs to physically remove them!"

Another person reminded people that Storm Arwen was on the way, they said: "Karma, mother nature pushes back. They're going to get very wet and blown over."

Another Facebook commentor said: "A few people walking their dogs along there might move them...."

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One person said: "Wish I could spend all day disrupting a legitimate business who employ thousands, but instead I’ve got to work to pay my taxes to keep clowns like this in benefit.

Another person stressed who is most affected by these rebellion, they said: "Selfish individuals…. The impact is not on the government it’s on those who work hard and provide a fantastic service for so many.

A Facebook commmentor said: "Why do it when those poor workers had just done a night shift, get off you backsides and get a job."

A spokesperson for amazon said: "At Amazon, we take our responsibilities very seriously.

"That includes our commitment to be net zero carbon by 2040 - 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement - providing excellent pay and benefits in a safe and modern work environment, and supporting the tens of thousands of British small businesses who sell on our store.

"We know there is always more to do, and we’ll continue to invent and invest on behalf of our employees, customers, small businesses and communities in the UK.

"We’re proud to have invested £32bn in the UK since 2010, creating 10,000 new permanent jobs across the country this year alone, and generating a total UK tax contribution of £1.55bn in 2020.”

In response, Amazon said: “At Amazon, we take our responsibilities very seriously. That includes our commitment to be net zero carbon by 2040 - 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement - providing excellent pay and benefits in a safe and modern work environment, and supporting the tens of thousands of British small businesses who sell on our store.

"We know there is always more to do, and we’ll continue to invent and invest on behalf of our employees, customers, small businesses and communities in the UK.

"We’re proud to have invested £32bn in the UK since 2010, creating 10,000 new permanent jobs across the country this year alone, and generating a total UK tax contribution of £1.55bn in 2020.”

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