Schools survey reveals shocking levels of poverty
A survey of nearly 3,000 school support staff* reveals the shocking impact of poverty on the children in their schools. The survey by UNISON, the UK’s largest union, covered all areas of the UK and...
View ArticleWhich is the greater crime – poverty or shoplifting?
Periodically, I am invited on the Call Kaye radio phone in show on BBC Scotland to give my views on various issues. Presented by Kaye Adams, it’s on every weekday morning and covers stories...
View ArticleRelentless attacks on the poor are inviting a social explosion
Disgusting does not describe the latest offering from Channel 5 - On Benefits And Proud - which aired for the first time this week. In the show various benefit claimants – code for the undeserving poor...
View ArticleProbably the most heartrending phone call you will ever listen to
LBC’s James O’Brien covered the issue of food banks and hunger on his phone-in show this week. One caller left no doubt of the extent of the crisis which this right wing government of two-legged rats...
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