Just Stop Oil, one of the UK’s most visible climate protest groups, has announced it will end its campaign of disruptive direct action. Known for headline-grabbing stunts like throwing soup at a Van Gogh painting and staging slow marches, the group says its final protest will take place in April. The decision follows recent political shifts, including the Labour government’s pledge to end new oil and gas projects.
While government officials deny the group influenced policy, Just Stop Oil views the change as a sign of progress worth stepping back for. The group now plans to focus on less confrontational forms of advocacy. For many, the announcement marks a turning point in climate activism, moving from disruption to dialogue. Despite criticism of past tactics, the group’s retreat highlights growing momentum toward clean energy goals in the UK.