 painting. But this wasn't the first time the group hit headlines. Just Stop Oil also garnered attention when they created a human barricade across London. The group also gave the Home Office, Bank of England, and MI5 a makeover after covering them with orange paint. The sudden surge in attention surrounding the group has many people asking just who is Just Stop Oil, and what are their main objectives? Here's what you need to know. What is the Just Stop Oil movement? Just Stop Oil is made up of a number of environmental organisations working together. The coalition wants to ensure that the government commits to 'ending all new licenses and consents for the exploration, development, and production of fossil fuels in the UK,' according to their website. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The movement began on February 14 this year with a month of oil terminal disruptions across Southern England beginning in April. They have pledged to take part in non-violent direct action that targets the UK's oil and gas infrastructure. Since their latest campaign began on April 1, Just Stop Oil supporters have been arrested 1,900 times, with seven supporters currently in prison. Protestors have also chucked chocolate cake over the King Charles waxwork at Madame Tussauds. The stunt came just a day after campaigners in Germany covered a £96million Monet painting with mashed potato. Who is involved? Most of the group's funding for recruitment, training, capacity building, and education comes from Climate Emergency Fund. Just Stop Oil also receives do){kind=link}
If someone mentions artwork or soup in conversation, your mind is sure to go to one thing.
The Just Stop Oil movement made headlines this month when protestors doused famous Van Gogh painting Sunflowers with tomato soup that was protected by two sheets of glass.
The protestors then glued themselves to the gallery wall below the estimated $84.2million (£72.4million) painting.
But this wasn’t the first time the group hit headlines.
Just Stop Oil also garnered attention when they created a human barricade across London.