The Guardian's video: Hands face and empty space: where Covid has left politics Anywhere but Westminster

Among vacant shops and 15% unemployment, John Harris and John Domokos get immersed in Birmingham as it emerges from the pandemic. Amid despair, they discover hope - focused not on a Tory/Labour race for mayor, but communities brilliantly helping themselves  Watch other videos from the Anywhere but Westminster series ► https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/series/anywhere-but-westminster Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube ► http://is.gd/subscribeguardian The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3biVfwh Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/theguardian Twitter ► https://twitter.com/guardian Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/guardian