A woman who attended the Tamar Bridge fuel protest says the cost-of-living crisis is getting “so bad” and that rising fuel costs not only affect small businesses, but hurt the average person. As a person living in rural areas, she said people like her depend on using a car due to lack of public transportation.
Sharron also said at the event this evening that he expected better participation. The protest at Tamar Bridge began at 5pm where protesters showed up and blocked the lanes of the bridge.
Sharron was one of many protesters who took part in the rally and explained why it was important to attend. “I think the cost of living is becoming so bad and the cost of fuel is becoming incredibly damaging.”
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Sharron added: “Not only is it detrimental to small businesses, it is detrimental to the average person.
“As people who live in the countryside without public transport, we can’t go anywhere without using the car, and if you also throw away the diesel, we are struggling.
“I think people should talk and be heard peacefully, silently and together.”
He continued: “We arrived at the bridge at 4.10pm, we waited there with the rest of the people and we will stay here for as long as necessary. I must say that participation is quite low. I would have expected better, but I don’t think so. help.
“I also think in today’s climate people are afraid to protest and talk, but if you do it peacefully, there’s nothing wrong. We have to have the courage of our convictions. If you want people to listen, then you have to put be able to be heard. ”
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