Protesters have said they plan to block the M4 and M48 bridges over the Severn in a campaign to draw attention to “ridiculous” fuel prices and the impact the hikes in cost are having on people’s lives. A spokesman for National Highways – formerly Highways England – confirmed the government agency was aware of the plans and will “work hard to limit the effects of the protests”, which are planned for July 4, on the bridges. Posts on social media calling for people to protest have been shared more than 1,000 times.
The protest is thought to have been organised by 21,000-strong Facebook community group Fuel Price Stand Against Tax, which is organising similar protests across Britain. Fuel prices have risen so high in recent days that a typical family car now costs £100 to fill up at a time when bills and food prices are also skyrocketing. Go here to read the truths and myths about how to make the fuel in your car go further.
One protester who says she will be in attendance at the bridges said something controversial needed to take place to bring attention to the issue. The plans are a source of debate across Facebook community groups with many accusing organisers and those wishing to attend of being irresponsible and dangerous.
