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Why are protesters blocking a route to Manchester Airport on the M56 this morning?

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A protester has been detained by police as demonstrators block a motorway junction near Manchester Airport this morning. Traffic has been brought to a standstill near the airport as campaigners block the carriageway near junction 6 of the M56.

The group of around ten, who say they are part of Insulate Britain, are sitting in the middle of the road close to traffic lights.

In scenes filmed by the M.E.N one protester appeared to be placed in handcuffs and was carried away by police officers at around 11.20am.

Video footage also shows a group of protesters standing in the middle of the road blocking vehicles which were trying to pass.

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