[6] Their methods slightly differ from that of Extinction Rebellion, but they share the same overall target: to reduce the rate of climate change.

The group began hosting both online and in-person events in July 2021, also raising money for direct action.

[6] According to The Guardian, the group's demands are in line with consensus among climate scientists and policy experts that home insulation—including when retrofitted—is an environmental priority, saves money to occupants and is beneficial to the economy.

[23][24] The protests resumed on 25 October, with 61 activists blocking roads at the London locations Upper Thames Street, Bishopsgate and Limehouse Causeway.

[29] On 7 February 2022 the group self-declared "with a heavy heart" that the series of protests had failed in their aim to force the government into taking action.

[37] Protesters who break the injunction will be in contempt of court, which could result in a prison sentence of up to two years or an unlimited fine.

[38] However, Insulate Britain figures told The Guardian that they believed an injunction, prosecutions and other legal actions were being delayed by the government until after 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).

A spokesperson said: "We know that our government and institutions purport that we live in a democracy, so they don't want to have 50–100 climate protesters on remand when [the conference] starts".

[43] The protests are supported by Green Party MP Caroline Lucas,[44] and House of Lords members Natalie Bennett[45] and Jenny Jones.

[49] In an interview, Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, stated he totally understood the frustration shown by the Extinction Rebellion and Insulate Britain protesters, but added that it should be directed "in a way that is more constructive rather than destructive", as their current methods are not "helpful" and only alienate people.

They quoted research that concluded that protesters who "inconvenience others" are more likely to achieve change, arguing that "broad popularity isn't all that relevant".