Protests in Edinburgh over the cost of living crisis

The transcript discusses a picket outside the council, emphasizing the need for leadership and community action against distress and cuts. It highlights the importance of unity in Scottish towns and villages, organizing efforts, and past victories in social issues like the poll and bedroom tax. The narrative concludes with a focus on worker strikes and community support in Dalkeith.

What is the primary concern of the Council as mentioned by the speaker?

• Building new infrastructure

• Organizing community events

• Managing distress and cuts

• Providing educational resources

According to the speaker, what is essential for addressing injustices?

• Government intervention

• Unity and collective action

• Media coverage

• Individual efforts

What does the speaker hope people will do today?

• Write to their local representative

• Attend a council meeting

• Sign on and organize

• Donate to a charity

Which past policy did the speaker mention fighting against?

• Sales tax

• Poll tax

• Property tax

• Income tax

What recent action did a group of workers take to demand fair wages?

• Filed a lawsuit

• Went on strike

• Held a press conference

• Started a petition