Lincolnshire Farmers Join Day of Unity Protest with Traffic Disruptions Expected

Farmers from all across Lincolnshire are taking part in a protest event known as the ‘go-slow.’ This event forms part of the nationwide ‘Day of Unity.’ The objective of the protest is to draw attention to the numerous struggles experienced by those working in the agricultural sector. The unusual nature of the protest will see a fleet of tractors moving at reduced speeds. Traffic disruptions are anticipated in areas inclusive of and not limited to Lincoln and Gainsborough. The police in the local area will be assisting, their remit is ensuring that safety standards are maintained among both participants of the protest and the local populace. Moreover, they will be working to balance the rights of the protestors to demonstrate peacefully with the rights of other citizens to continue their normal routine. The protest aims to draw attention to pressing issues that local farmers face such as ensuring pricing is fair and that agreeable levels of government support are provided. This article was adapted by The Lincoln Post from the original reportage provided by www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.