Citizens working together

Question 1

How can citizens work together to improve their communities?

Answer 1

Citizens can work together through groups to change or improve their communities by addressing public policy, challenging injustice, and resolving local community issues.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Open Britain campaign?

Answer 2

Open Britain was set up to challenge the UK’s departure from the EU and campaigned against a ‘hard’ or ‘no deal’ Brexit due to concerns it would damage the British economy.

Question 3

What actions did Open Britain take regarding the government’s EU policy?

Answer 3

Open Britain set out to hold the government to account for its policy on leaving the EU.

Question 4

What is Frack Free Formby campaigning against?

Answer 4

Frack Free Formby is objecting to a planning application from a private company to frack in 16 locations around Formby.

Question 5

What methods did Frack Free Formby use to spread their message?

Answer 5

They have lobbied local MPs, organised protests, and spread their message via social media and throughout the streets of Formby.