Although I would say I am on the 'left', I was not political before Brexit. I felt bereft when the UK voted to leave the European Union...
I had been following Steve’s protest since Autumn 2017 and felt it was in the right place at the right time. He was often alone, so many of us fighting brexit, so few of us at SODEM. I had to go and support him.
I felt guilty that I hadn’t done enough. From the first SODEM made me feel like I could make a difference.
I wanted to be there to be with like-minded people and to show that there were people who were very much against Brexit.
Going to SODEM, being with people who are now friends, speaking to the general public, has kept me sane.
I still believe our best place is in the EU and we have been robbed of that by a bunch of lying, self serving, disaster capitalist charlatans. I continue to be worried for the future of my country.
Why did I come? To be able to tell my grandchildren I tried as hard as I could to stop us leaving the EU and because peaceful protest isn’t just a right it’s a duty.
I never imagined Brexit would happen, even after the referendum. I was lucky enough to meet great people through protesting. I still can't believe this has happened.
Dependent on childcare but I tried to come once a fortnight and for the Super-SODEM, either dressed as Robocop, Rees-Mogg or myself. I just want to say to my children that I tried my best to protect their rights and their futures.
I did not belong to a political party. I watched Brexit unfold over 2015 and then 2016 with horror. I was involved in local groups from 2018 onwards...