BANNERS and placards warning of the climate crisis returned to Oxford city centre today, as pupils skipped school again to push for action.

Dozens of young people took part in a 'sit-in and protest picnic' outside County Hall, holding signs stating 'there's no Planet B' and 'we speak for the trees.'

They chose to spend their last day before half term sat on the pavement outside Oxfordshire County Council's offices, to pressure the authority to help save the planet.

Some schools had an inset day, meaning pupils were not required in school anyway, but some arrived in their uniform to make it clear they were missing class.

The protest was organised by Oxford Youth Strike 4 Climate, the same group behind the larger-scale 'climate strikes' this year.

Their next strike is being planned for November, following the biggest-yet in Broad Street last month.

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Protesters gathered in Bonn Square at 11am this morning, before walking over to County Hall.

Writing on a Facebook event page, organisers said: "Like many government institutions, [the council] declared a climate emergency and have committed to becoming carbon neutral.

"Whilst we are grateful that many institutions have declared a climate emergency, there is still so much more that needs to be done.

"We will sit outside County Hall to let all levels of government know that we are here - our future is in their hands and we are watching as they decide whether to save it or not."

Participants were encouraged to bring along revision books and picnic food with minimal single-use plastic packaging.

Although a date has not yet been confirmed for the next strike, national action has been organised for November 29.