WATCH: Extinction Rebellion call out Barclays bank on greenwashing and fossil fuel funding at Inverness

Members of Extinction Rebellion (XR) Highlands & Islands and Moray gathered in front of Barclay's branch on Union Street as part of a UK-wide wave of protests.

The action aimed to protest against the bank's investment in fossil fuel and to highlight to the general public and Barclays customers the damage the bank are doing to the climate and environment.

Simon MacLardie, from XR Highlands & Islands and Moray said: "We just want to make sure the public and Barclays are aware of what the bank is doing and that their extensive funding of the oil and gas industry is irresponsible.

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"We'd like their customers to be aware and take action, which is as simple as switching their bank accounts such as Nationwide or The Co-Op Bank.

"We are asking Barclays to be responsible and to invest in activities that won't destroy our planet."

According to a report published in March this year, Barclays is Europe's largest and the world’s 7th biggest funder of fossil fuels.

Barclays have been contacted for comment.

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