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Two environmental activists spray-painted several private jets parked at Stansted Airport in Essex, England, on Thursday, just hours after Taylor Swift’s private jet arrived at the airport ahead of her London concert., the ‘ Just Stop Oil ’ environmental activist group said two of its protestors, Jennifer Kowalski and Cole Macdonald, entered the private airfield at Stansted at 5.00 a.m.
Using fire extinguishers filled with orange paint, the protestor duo painted two private jets parked at the airfield—although it is unclear if Swift’s jet was affected.The group’s statement warned of more similar protests later this summer where “areas of key importance to the fossil fuel economy” will be targeted.: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to 335-0739 or sign up here.
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