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“Prepare to Go to Jail,” Judge Tells Just Stop Oil Art Vandals

by Richard Eldred
25 July 2024 5:00 PM

Two Just Stop Oil activists have been found guilty of criminal damage for hurling tomato soup at a Van Gogh painting in the National Gallery, damaging its antique frame. The Times has more.

Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, both 22, threw two tins of Heinz tomato soup at Sunflowers and then glued themselves to the wall in October 2022.

Although the painting, which was completed in 1888 and is worth up to £72.5 million, was protected by a glass cover, the 17th-century Italian frame was damaged by the soup, which acted like paint stripper, Southwark crown court was told. Prosecutors believe the soup may have caused £10,000 worth of damage to the frame.

The pair, who denied damaging property, showed no emotion as the jury announced its verdict after a four-day trial. Judge Christopher Hehir released them on bail before their sentencing on September 27th. Hehir told the activists to come to court “prepared in practical and emotional terms to go to prison on that date”.

The maximum sentence for the offence is ten years’ imprisonment. The bail conditions stipulate that they must not carry glue, paint or any adhesive substance in a public place and must not visit any galleries or museums.

The court was told that the pair had visited the museum a day before the incident to carry out reconnaissance and bought the tins of soup from a supermarket.

In a statement read to the jury, Isabella Kocum, a frame conservator, said she was “shocked and dismayed by the extent of corrosion this tomato soup” caused to the “exquisite antique frame”. …

Plummer and Holland said they were taking instructions from someone else in Just Stop Oil but refused to identify the person. …

In her closing speech, Plummer claimed that she was “sounding an alarm bell” on climate change and invoked the example of the suffragettes and the civil rights movement in the United States.

Worth reading in full.

Tags: Art galleriesClimate Change ActivistsCrimeEco LoonsJust Stop OilProtest

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Dinger64
Dinger64
1 year ago

I saw Toby young on Dan Wootton a few days ago talking about the online safety Bill and I have to say I was not impressed with his opinion! He seemed to agree with a lot of of it! I think Toby’s been got too! Some say, spending time in a pit of vipers makes you into a snake!
Dont like the way he’s changed his attitude towards big government, its worrying so I’ve stopped my donations to DS until further evidence of his intentions.

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LaptopMaestro
LaptopMaestro
1 year ago
Reply to  Dinger64

I’ve been thinking that Tobes has been “turned” for a while….

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Ron Smith
Ron Smith
1 year ago
Reply to  LaptopMaestro

I made a similar comment yesterday, but since others are sticking the boot in, I’ll leave it at that.

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Boomer Bloke
Boomer Bloke
1 year ago
Reply to  Dinger64

Indeed, the glee and relish with which he recounted to Nick Dixon his certainty that the 2020 USA Presidential election was not stolen (he is reading a new book in the subject apparently) on their podcast just a couple of weeks ago gave me pause for thought.

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Jon Mors
Jon Mors
1 year ago
Reply to  Boomer Bloke

Yes, I noticed that too. He’s entitled to his opinion, but the glee and relish was unbecoming.

Nick obviously hasn’t read up on the subject as he tried to move swiftly on.

Personally I think there was cheating ‘on the ground’ of the traditional variety (stuffing ballot boxes etc.,), but the computer hacking stuff seems far fetched. I don’t have the knowledge to judge whether it affected the election outcome or not.

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Ron Smith
Ron Smith
1 year ago
Reply to  Jon Mors

Maybe the coming court case will unveil some truths in this matter. Remember a few weeks ago, I think it was a lawyer for Trump said the US as a corporation is bankrupt, that comment was quite revealing. she made it on GB News a few weeks back but I can’t recall her name.

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transmissionofflame
transmissionofflame
1 year ago
Reply to  Dinger64

My view is that TY is becoming more not less of a “conspiracy theorist”.

I disagree with what appears to be his somewhat rosy view of the good intentions of political leaders, but he has been consistent and he is a grown adult who is able to form his own views. I do wish people wouldn’t conflate TY having views that differ with some of the BTL comments with having been “got at”.

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stewart
stewart
1 year ago
Reply to  transmissionofflame

I agree. To me he cones across as trying to do the best within the system we have accepting its limitations.

I couldn’t do what he does because I tolerate those limitations badly.

Put it this way, it seems to me that we are better off with him than without him.

Without him no DS, no Free Speech Union.

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transmissionofflame
transmissionofflame
1 year ago
Reply to  stewart

100%

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Ron Smith
Ron Smith
1 year ago
Reply to  stewart

His discussions with Dellongpole, I have some sympathy insofar as James talks about these Satanists — There seems to be anecdotal cases of rituals etc but that is hard to prove. Maybe he has read more books on the matter like what bloodlines are connected with the Sabbatean Frankists, or Freemasons or Illuminati. Plenty of evidence of that Bankers run the world and you can trace the vested interests of these people going back before WW1.

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richardw53
richardw53
1 year ago
Reply to  transmissionofflame

I tend to disagree. The purpose of an organisation calling itself The Daily Sceptic is to expose inconsistencies, inaccuracies and untruths in the narratives that are rained down on us. Other than taking this position, it does not need to ‘take a view’ – the emerging truth will help establish a more honest view. I am very close to cancelling my subscription for this very reason.

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transmissionofflame
transmissionofflame
1 year ago
Reply to  richardw53

In what ways does DS “take a view”? It seems to me that quite a few articles and most of the comments are a good deal more cynical than most of TY’s declared views, yet they are published.
Perhaps because TY believes in freedom of speech. Just because you disagree with his personal views why would you feel the need to “cancel your subscription”?

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richardw53
richardw53
1 year ago
Reply to  transmissionofflame

A good example is the Ukraine war. The DS took a resolutely pro Ukraine stance via the contributions of Ian Rons – who I believe is honorary president. There was quite a backlash in the comments following which not much else has been covered on the subject. The DS could have attempted to sketch out a full historical perspective which would have explained the actions of each party in the war more fully, including actors like the EU, UK, US and NATO, but chose instead to focus on the perceived injustice of Russia invading Ukraine. Another area the DS could usefully investigate is the way government policy is effectively controlled by UN Agenda 2030, C40 cities as well as our linked net zero commitments. These global initiatives will – and are – progressively introducing massive restrictions on our freedoms which are not being noticed by many people in the street. A further example is what happened on Maui – the strange nature of the fire, the failure of the authorities to respond in a way that saved lives, the loss of life itself, the disappearance of over 1000 children, and the potential of a land grab by wealthy elites from the locals. This is significant not only because of the tragedy itself, but because it potentially represents one way the unscrupulous elites may take property and lives as part of a possible depopulation agenda. There are clues there to be followed up. It all boils down to the issue of editorial control, rather than what is said in individual articles, which dictates the agenda of the DS. I do agree that in those areas it covers, it has been very good in general, but if it is suffering a threat to its editorial independence, then it can be used as cover for stuff going on that we ought at least to be questioning.

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transmissionofflame
transmissionofflame
1 year ago
Reply to  richardw53

There were various POVs expressed ATL on Ukraine, not just Ian Rons.

“Another area the DS could usefully investigate is the way government policy is effectively controlled by UN Agenda 2030, C40 cities as well as our linked net zero commitments. “

Perhaps they don’t believe that government policy is “effectively controlled by UN Agenda 2030”. Anyway there have been tons of articles about net zero.

Perhaps they don’t think that Maui is important or relevant to the UK.

“if it is suffering a threat to its editorial independence” What evidence do you have that there is such a threat, other than they don’t cover all the things you think they should cover in the way you think they should be covered?

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richardw53
richardw53
1 year ago
Reply to  transmissionofflame

I think you partly make some of my points for me. Anyway, I accept we will not agree on this, but would suggest that the DS introduces a Subscribers forum, where people can raise issues of concern and discuss them. The DS can then commission or accept articles from people on issues that resonate. The Conservative Woman does this, and I remember in the early days of the Lockdown Sceptic, I think, there was a great community that used the discussion forum they had then – it is a real shame that was discontinued.

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transmissionofflame
transmissionofflame
1 year ago
Reply to  richardw53

There are forum pages but not well used. Every article allows comments, and sometimes the authors and possibly DS staff read the comments. You can always email them – I am pretty sure the emails all get read – and encourage others to do the same.

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Ron Smith
Ron Smith
1 year ago
Reply to  transmissionofflame

The thing is everyone knows the term Net 0 but hardly anyone that doesn’t read DS or CW etc know what Agenda 2030 actually is. Net 0 is Agenda 2030, but mention that and you are a crank.

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Ron Smith
Ron Smith
1 year ago
Reply to  richardw53

On the subject of Maui….Redacted did a good Breakdown with some disturbing revelations. Blacked out Range Rovers (or similar) Massive fence around the town, no Drones can fly over, and people can’t recover items at their own property. Pardon my ignorance, maybe someone who works in Relief Aid can confirm whether this is normal practice?

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transmissionofflame
transmissionofflame
1 year ago
Reply to  Ron Smith

Very good point.

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huxleypiggles
huxleypiggles
1 year ago
Reply to  richardw53

Much appreciated. 👍

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huxleypiggles
huxleypiggles
1 year ago
Reply to  richardw53

I believe TY has a rather hands-off approach here on DS. There are occasionally articles produced that are inflammatory but overall this is an invaluable outlet for those of us sticking up for freedom and liberty.

Much as DS Editorial researches for the NR I believe I have a responsibility to seek out other relevant articles which support our cause.

I don’t know how many people read DS on a monthly basis but if I can wake up just one reader per week then I have made a contribution. Yes I know it’s keyboard warriorship but I am firmly of the opinion that in the very near future physical actions will be required. To that end we need to recruit as best we can, in any way we can. For now I do my best via DS and other electronic outlets.

Reliable sources of news are few these days so thank God for DS.

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huxleypiggles
huxleypiggles
1 year ago
Reply to  transmissionofflame

👍

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Jon Mors
Jon Mors
1 year ago
Reply to  transmissionofflame

Yes, the idea that well intentioned people simply ‘cocked up’ is at best poorly phrased. It implies that people tried to solve a problem the best way they could, but did it badly.

But you have to ask: “did they bother examining whether there was a problem in the first place” and “did they consider all the consequences of their actions or did they just grab the first thing that made some vague intuitive sense to them and run with it?

It’s very clear that they neither sought to consider the problem more deeply, nor considered all the consequences of their actions (or recommended actions).

I might say that this was somewhat understandable during Covid, as there was a sense of panic – but then again we knew that the politicians and civil servants weren’t frightened enough to cancel their parties and love affairs.

But the same pattern of un-thought is being repeated with respect to the ‘climate emergency’. And there is ample time for debate and investigation.

The truth is that people are rubbish, ‘sheep’ if you will, slaves to the tides of social discourse. This is also true of our leaders.

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Ron Smith
Ron Smith
1 year ago
Reply to  Jon Mors

If it was all about ‘cockup’ sometimes these mistakes would go in out favour. Everything that happens gives power to the Globalists.

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huxleypiggles
huxleypiggles
1 year ago

https://www.technocracy.news/technocracy-sustainable-is-the-new-code-word-for-genocide/

I posted this earlier this week but I do hope some more will pick up on this and thereby pick up on the direction of travel.

Everything happening in the world today is linked to one thing – massive DEPOPULATION.

This excellent article is a wake up.

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huxleypiggles
huxleypiggles
1 year ago

15 minute smart cities? .

Smart:

S for surveillance,
M for monitoring,
A for analysis,
R for reporting, and
T for technology

https://www.technocracy.news/15-minute-city-this-statement-should-be-read-at-every-city-council-meeting-in-america/

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richardw53
richardw53
1 year ago

Some very interesting links in this article!

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huxleypiggles
huxleypiggles
1 year ago
Reply to  richardw53

Erm, yes I thought so too. I felt obliged to bookmark one in particular. Unfortunately, currently out of stock.

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modularist
modularist
1 year ago

What a fascinating article. Do you have any info, Dr R P, about whether Chinese hackers attempt to subvert their surveillance society, as they are a few years ahead of what is coming here? Please keep us in the loop with any links to projects attempting to defeat smart tech here in the West, as you are keeping an eye on this.

I didn’t know about Amazon once deleting 1984, but I have anticipated it. I own a lot of Kindle books, but I always back the controversial ones up to PDF in case they are mysteriously edited or disappear one day.

A bit tangential and self-promoting, but I published a review of Mustafa Suleyman’s ‘The Coming Wave’ this morning, which may interest some who have taken the time to read your splendid and upbeat piece.

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huxleypiggles
huxleypiggles
1 year ago
Reply to  modularist

We should add Dr R P to the regular contributor roster.

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WyrdWoman
WyrdWoman
1 year ago
Reply to  modularist

Agreed. Highly enjoyable read – and at least it gives us rebels some hope.

Don’t know if they still do it but Amazon/Kindle editions were often highly edited. Its one reason I gave up on my e-reader: I started re-reading various old favourites only to realise that chunks were missing. Have gone back to print almost entirely, and mainly older second hand copies which haven’t been woke-ified.

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Ron Smith
Ron Smith
1 year ago
Reply to  modularist

I think they censored the 1984 book in a school or Library somewhere in the UK not so long back.

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JXB
JXB
1 year ago

So the problem is the political sh1te not the tech – maybe focus on that.

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Jon Mors
Jon Mors
1 year ago

This was far too long to read so I didn’t.

All I would say is that the history of technological progress is also one of empowerment of the individual, and increased self-sufficiency.

The actions of the government are to curtail this all important effect.

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Ron Smith
Ron Smith
1 year ago

I like the end of the video where he said…The only people to object are a few cranky environmentalists. We have a few more in Westminster now, voting for some real draconian stuff.

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Bettina
Bettina
1 year ago

Reminds me of the black comedy film, Dark Star, from decades ago, where (if I remember correctly) the personnel on board an interplanetary mining craft accidentally turn on the ship’s self destruct feature with a week long countdown, broadcast over the tannoy, as a background to their increasingly frantic attempts to work out how to turn it off or override it. The moral of the story I took to be: don’t entrust your life to anything you don’t know how to fix.

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Just Stop it Now
Just Stop it Now
1 year ago
Reply to  Bettina

Ah yes! The desperate attempts to persuade the bomb lodged in the bomb bay, to disarm and re-stow itself. Comedy gold

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