Extinction Rebellion pledges to help guard London Marathon from protests

Extraordinary deal revealed by race director Hugh BrasherOrganisers still stepping up security amid disruption fears

Extinction Rebellion has agreed to help guard the London Marathon from protesters on Sunday in a unique deal to protect one of the “crown jewels” of British sport.

The extraordinary arrangement was revealed by event director Hugh Brasher on Wednesday following a meeting with the environmental group, which is expected to attract thousands of people to The Big One festival in Parliament Square this weekend.

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