Democracy isn’t working

 

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Fewer people are voting. As we hurtle towards the next general election, how many of you will actually vote, believing your vote can make a difference? Come and hear from Extinction Rebellion’s Clare Farrell on XR’s move toward hosting nationwide Climate Assemblies, based on the Citizens Assembly model of democratic engagement. Might creating new grassroots democratic networks and communities that develop local agendas for change and action be our best way forward?

Clare Farrell