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Big Conversation to tackle climate ecological and cost of living crises

‘An ancient form of democracy that gives power to ordinary people to make an impact on decisions that affect us all.’  That’s how XR (Extinction Rebellion) Bristol describe their Big Conversation, an event through which they hope to encourage members of the public to gather to share personal experiences, insights and expertise on the question of what to do about the climate, ecological and cost … Continue reading Big Conversation to tackle climate ecological and cost of living crises

Don’t Pay UK comes to Bristol

The cost of living crisis has been wiped from the headlines of the national media by the death of Queen Elizabeth, but one campaign is still working steadily to organise Bristolians in resistance.  Don’t Pay UK is a national campaign encouraging people to cancel their energy bills en masse in protest against rising fuel costs which will plunge millions of households into fuel stress and … Continue reading Don’t Pay UK comes to Bristol

Fixing Shoes With Sellotape: Cost of Living Crisis Rally in Broadmead

Yesterday, energy bills for households across the nation rose by 50% or more, adding to a rising cost of living that is leaving many facing the biggest drop in living standards in a generation and even at risk of falling into poverty.  Today (April 2) People’s Assembly Against Austerity held a rally in Broadmead to articulate the impact that the cost of living crisis is … Continue reading Fixing Shoes With Sellotape: Cost of Living Crisis Rally in Broadmead