What's next? Campaigners in Weymouth for 'Crisis Talk'
The 'Freedom Tour' are talking to passersby about democracy, and the ecological crisis.
Campaigners are asking Weymouth Esplanade passersby 'What's next?' after a 'crazy year' in the pandemic.
It's part of a roadshow that's visited parts of the country as far north as Newcastle and south Plymouth.
It culminates in a 'Crisis Talk' on Weymouth Beach at 6pm on Tuesday 10th August. They'll be joined by local community groups for free food, music and the opportunity to chat.
The Freedom Tour is a Summer campaign travelling through the UK, aiming to connect with local communities to discuss how to achieve a democratic, ecological and sane society.
The group of young people achieve this through street canvassing and hosting "Crisis Talk" community events.
Today's questions have largely focussed on the climate crisis as headlines feature news of the latest climate reports, wildfires and flooding across Europe.
Campaigners say many feel powerless.
Jess Causby, 25, from the Freedom Tour said “It’s the same story in all of the towns and cities which we’ve visited across this country.
"People are fed up with the current political system, no trust in the people who are making decisions, and there’s a deep desire for things to change."
Roman Paluch, 28 added:
“Having been on the freedom tour for 8 weeks, I have heard from and listened to regular people throughout the UK, has been an incredibly powerful experience. It has been moving to hear what people are going through in these difficult times. I’m terrified about the future, but the more I speak to people, the more faith I have that we can turn things around if we get organised in our communities - outside of the broken political system.
"Expectations have been set too low for too long. People do not believe in themselves or in others. We’re trapped inside small ideas of what it’s possible. It’s time that changes.”
The bus will be in Weymouth Town Centre tomorrow. You can find out more on the campaign website.