Campaigners protest on Minehead beach against sewage polluting the sea and rivers

MEMBERS of Wiveliscombe Extinction Rebellion joined a UK-wide dirty water protest campaign at the weekend.

They were supported by the Bluetit Cold Water Swimmers in a protest in Minehead where they dressed up for a ‘poo-party’ on the beach.

A spokesperson said: “We told the Government and water companies to clean up their act and stop the dumping of raw sewage in our rivers, water courses, and seas.

“We are doing this for our children, for the planet, and to prevent further biodiversity loss.

“We will continue to target water companies and chronic industrial polluters.

“We will continue to forge alliances with other groups and movements and to demonstrate together.”

Photographs by Nicky Saunter.