Around 40 Islanders gathered in St James’s Square this afternoon (Saturday) to call for a General Election.
Speakers told of the many ways they believe the Government over the last 12 years has failed the nation, stating that the situation is now worse than ever.
Amongst others, the Isle of Wight Green Party’s Vix Lowthion and Island Labour’s Richard Quigley both spoke. Also in attendance was Stef Burgess Flux representing the IW LibDems.
Marched around the block
After the speeches, those gathered walked along to St Thomas’s Square and around the block, banging pans for Keyworkers and calling for “a Government that works for ordinary people not the mega-rich, that invests in the public services and a green economy”.
Jan Welsh told News OnTheWight,
“We will be continuing to meet on the first Saturday of the month, in St James’s Square at 12 noon, until we get a General Election.
“Enough is Enough!”
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Those taking part also included supporters of the People’s Assembly and Enough is Enough.
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Article edit
9am 6th Nov 2022 – Added that SBF in attendance
Image: © Jan Welsh
