The occupation of their wind turbine factory by 25 sacked workers, and the broad coalition that has sprung up to support them, has truly inspired me. Here's a first-hand account of what it's been like on the Isle of Wight this past extraordinary week.
It now looks like the workers will be evicted soon. You can get the latest news here: http://savevestas.wordpress.com
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