Human rights and environmental campaigner Bianca Jagger has voiced her support for protesters in West Sussex opposing plans for exploratory oil drilling near Balcombe. The protests, which have been ongoing for a week, have delayed energy firm Cuadrilla's scheduled drilling start on Saturday.
Campaigners fear the tests could lead to hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a technique used to extract oil and gas. Cuadrilla has stated that it would require fresh permission before proceeding with any fracking operations.
Ms Jagger, speaking to BBC South East, expressed solidarity with the demonstrators, highlighting the environmental concerns associated with the drilling plans. The protest has drawn significant attention, with activists camping at the site to block access.
