Eco-Protest Groups Could Pose Terror Threat to UK, MPs told

An MP inquiry into counter-terrorism in the UK has been told groups like Just Stop Oil could escalate disruptive tactics to violence, sabotage and terror.

A Just Stop Oil protester spray paints a sign outside New Scotland Yard in London on Oct. 14, 2022. Stefan Rousseau/PA Media

Eco-protest groups such as Just Stop Oil have the potential to pose a terrorism threat to the UK, MPs have been told.

Giving evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, security expert Peter Neumann said failure by the disruptive groups to achieve political success could lead to an escalation in its activities including violence, sabotage and even terror.