Protest
Protests took place across the world, including in Somerset. Demonstrators wanted to raise awareness of issues including racism and the climate emergency, and railed against the government response to COVID-19.

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Black Lives Matter protests took place across Somerset on 13 June. The death of George Floyd three weeks earlier in Minneapolis, USA, prompted anti-racism demonstrations around the world.
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Ten demonstrators, performing in flowing red outfits and painted faces as the ‘Red Brigade’, held a ‘vigil for the environment’ at 11.00 am on 29 August. Members of the public were invited to attend.
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