Phil Kingston

Phil Kingston (born 1936) is a climate activist and protestor with the climate groups Christian Climate Action and Extinction Rebellion.

Biography

Prior to getting involved in activism, Kingston was a lecturer at Bristol University.

Activism

In November 2018, Kingston was arrested after he obstructed traffic by blocking the road outside the Houses of Parliament. It was reported that when police moved him out of the way of traffic, he repeatedly attempted to lie back the road.

In April 2019, he was arrested again for his part in a protest that disrupted the Docklands Light Railway when he and other activists climbed on the roof of a train while another protestor glued themselves to one of the doors. He was granted bail on the conditions that he would respect a curfew and not travel to London.

During Extinction Rebellion's October Rebellion, Kingston was arrested several times after he graffitied and sprayed fake blood on the Treasury building and blocked access to London City Airport.

Personal life

Kingston has four grandchildren. He is a Christian.