Semi-naked climate change protesters interrupt Commons debate on Brexit as they strip off in the public gallery By Tim Sculthorpe, Deputy Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 17:49 BST, 1 April 2019 | Updated: 17:52 BST, 1 April 2019 Viewcomments Semi-naked climate change protesters interrupted a Commons debate on Brexit tonight as they stripped off in the public gallery. Labour MP Peter Kyle joked about the 'naked truth' as MPs' attention was distracted from his speech by the demonstration. Tory MP James Heappey defied Commons rules to photograph the dozen people, one of whom had 'climate justice now' daubed on his back. Police officers removed the demonstration, which failed to halt debate on the floor of the Commons. Tory MP James Heappey defied Commons rules to photograph the dozen people, one of whom had 'climate justice now' daubed on his back The group was from the 'Extinction Rebellion' which promises 'non-violent direct action and civil disobedience' to make their point on climate change. Distracted MPs glanced up at the group as they stripped off behind the glass screen that separate the chamber from the public gallery. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility