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How public opposition has forced Tory government U-turns
Don’t despair, writes IAN SINCLAIR, the Tory government is being forced to back down by people power – on the return to classroom, free school meals and even fracking

WHILE there are always some people who are quick to dismiss grassroots activism as ineffective, the last couple of months have provided inspiring case studies showing how protest can have a huge impact on the government and the wider political landscape.

For instance, the coronavirus crisis may have trapped most of us at home during lockdown, but public pressure has forced the government’s hand on several important issues.

In April a “Cabinet source” spoke to the Telegraph about the government’s exit strategy from the lockdown.

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