Extinction Rebellion is planning another strike in Leeds this week

The group is planning to gather in Millennium Square on Friday morning calling for an end to the 'age of fossil fuels'.

Activists are demanding immediate action from politicians to end the use of coal and natural gas for power due to its effects on the environment.

Extinction Rebellion protests started one just one year ago when schoolgirl Greta Thunberg staged a lone walkout from school, demanding action from those in power to safeguard the planet for future generations.

Strikes have been held in Leeds for several months, most notably in July this year when traffic was brought to a standstill in the city centre as protesters blocked Neville Street for five days.

The group also staged a "die-in" at Leeds Bradford Airport last week.

"Every single one of us has a huge moral and human responsibility to recognise the crisis and act now to do what we can to prevent it.

"Anyone and everyone should join us on the 20th to make our voices heard."

Friday's strike begins at 11am and is planned to last throughout the day, involving speeches, poetry, music and dance.

University & College Union (UCU) member Laura Miles, from Leeds, added: “The UCU is calling on the Trades Union Congress to support a half hour stoppage of all trade unionists on 20th September.

"We are calling on our local branches in colleges and universities to stand with their students and support the climate strike in whatever ways they can, including walkouts, inviting climate activists as speakers to meetings, joining marches, putting demands on managements to announce climate emergencies and other ways to promote the seriousness and urgency of the eco-crises facing us all."