Cops are too lenient on climate protesters who break the law, Sun mega poll finds

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: Campaigners from the "Just Stop Oil" environmental protest group hold a slow march during the morning rush hour on April 24, 2023 in central London, England. The protest was held to coincide with 'The Big One', a four day action by Extinction Rebellion from the 21st to the 24th April 2023, calling for the government to move faster to end the reliance on fossil fuels. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

COPS are too lenient on climate protesters who break the law, a Sun poll has found.

Home Secretary Suella Braverman last week told “woke” police to focus on nailing crooks.

A Sun poll found cops are too lenient with eco-protesters

In our poll, 44 per cent of Brits think police are too lenient with eco-yobs

46% want tougher sentences to be handed down to disruptive eco-protesters

The public say not enough is being done to prevent knife crime

66% think anti-social behaviour is not treated seriously enough

PM Rishi Sunak hails a new law, from today, which could mean six months’ jail and big fines for activists who glue themselves to roads or buildings.

In our poll, 44 per cent think police are too lenient with eco yobs.

Just 13 per cent say they are too harsh.

And 46 per cent want tougher sentencing.

The public say not enough is done to tackle anti-social behaviour and knife crime.

Tory voters want tougher action, while Labour’s are more sympathetic to activists — giving Sir Keir Starmer an election headache.

  • YOUGOV polled 3,031 adults between April 26 and 28.