Just Stop Oil protesters smash Magna Carta glass at British Library

Two climate activists attempted to smash the glass protecting a copy of the Magna Carta in the British Library. Dr Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce used a hammer to crack the glass of the document dating from 1215 to protest government inaction over climate issues. Both women, aged 82 and 85 respectively, then glued their hands together. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on F