GB News hosts clash with Just Stop Oil activist

Andrew Pierce and Bev Turner clashed with an activist on GB News GB News presenters Andrew Pierece and Bev Turner clashed with Just Stop Oil activist Alex de Konig after he said 1,700 people died during heatwaves in the United Kingdom last year. The eco-mob spokesman claimed the World Heath Organisation said the 40C heatwave led to over 1,000 deaths. But, when pressed about the claim, asked the presenting duo if he could “Google it” to check where the claim came from. De Konig then issued a stark warning, claiming people would “boil in their own sweat”, leading to the deaths. He said: “When temperatures get hot enough, when it gets so hot that the sweat does not cool you down, you literally boil in your own sweat.” Pierce appeared bemused by the claim and after de Konig said it “sounds like an exaggeration”, he retorted with: “It does actually. I’m afraid it does sound like an exaggeration.” ‘I know that sounds like a complete exaggeration…’ ‘It does actually.’@beverleyturner and @toryboypierce clash with Just Stop Oil activist, Alex De Koning, after he quotes a WHO report that said 1,700 people died in the UK last year during the summer heatwave. pic.twitter.com/u8iF9sOVvd — GB News (@GBNEWS) July 6, 2023 Pierce said he had “lost all respect” for Just Stop Oil after the campaigners interrupted Wimbledon this week. A protester on Court 18 threw puzzle pieces onto the surface, something the host branded a “waste of a jigsaw”. Concerns have also been raised about the group potentially interrupting Silverstone this weekend. Stuart Pringle, managing director of Silverstone, said there is a “high likelihood of serious injury or death” should protesters target the event. Meanwhile policing minister Chris Philp has backed sports fans should they wish to intervene in protests. He has asked events to put more stewards and injunctions in place to prevent disruption from protesters. Mr Philp’s comments came after Just Stop Oil supporters twice halted the tennis at Wimbledon. The incidents at the All England Club followed a string of protests at high-profile sporting events including the Lord’s Ashes test – where one pitch invader was carried off the playing field by England player Jonny Bairstow. Trending Alex de Konig from Just Stop Oil SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info