Cop26 protesters' anger and frustration tinged with optimism

While demonstrations have so far been small, there is a feeling among activists that momentum is buildingWhat is Cop26 and why does it matter? The complete guideOn Tuesday morning, activists dressed in the red jumpsuits familiar to viewers of the dystopian Netflix series Squid Game strike pose for the assembled media on the south bank of the Clyde, directly opposite the Cop26 conference centre.Back across the river and further into the city centre later on Tuesday afternoon, Anne Thoday is squatting on the pavement on St Vincent Street next to her surdo drum, as a thick line of police prevented Extinction Rebellion protesters from moving towards the conference centre. "I think there are a lot of grandparents involved," says the 59-year-old social worker, who arrived from Derbyshire on Sunday."This Cop really does feel like the last chance to turn things around. I'm not feeling very hopeful but I still felt compelled to come here." Continue reading...