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pandora1963
08 Dec 14 13:07
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We are not just talking about people n benefits but low earners too having to rely on a food bank in this day and age. What a disgrace.
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Report Big_Issue • December 8, 2014 1:14 PM GMT
I know,  the price of alcohol and ciggies is literally driving them into the arms of the food banks
Report Tony Broke • December 8, 2014 1:22 PM GMT
u keep on believing the stereotype bro!!
Report Tony Broke • December 8, 2014 1:23 PM GMT
workhouses next
Report Dotchinite • December 8, 2014 1:39 PM GMT
Plenty of food banks were here in 2010. Just like zero hours contracts people ignore the fact that the problems were already substantial under the last labour govt.
Report scandanavian_haven • December 8, 2014 1:43 PM GMT
What has Cameron done for poor people apart from making their lives a misery SWEET FA.
Report Tony Broke • December 8, 2014 2:02 PM GMT
dotch, because theyre increasing at an alarming rate, as is the numer of severely affected families, even working familes, some misuse them,but theyre defintiely needed, and it's quite frankly outrageous that a so called 'rich' country has any need of them.
Report Dotchinite • December 8, 2014 2:30 PM GMT
All we need to do is redistribute the welfare budget in a fairer way. It shouldnt be that hard.

It would be interesting to see some analysis as to what categories food bank users fall into. One thing that is need is the lazy workers in the benefits offices need a good kick to ensure benefits are paid without delay. That is unforgivable.

I would also like to see why people are sanctioned and have benefits stopped so I could judge whether the system is unfairly harsh or most have brought it on themselves.
Report MisterBadger • December 8, 2014 2:45 PM GMT
I would also like to see why people are sanctioned and have benefits stopped so I could judge whether the system is unfairly harsh

what qualifies you to make that judgement?
Report call me a taxi • December 8, 2014 2:57 PM GMT
He signs on every 2nd Wednesday.
Report Burton-Brewers • December 8, 2014 3:03 PM GMT
Laugh
Report Dotchinite • December 8, 2014 3:55 PM GMT
All i meant was its nice to have the details before having an opinion. I know that might be a novel idea for you Badger but seems sensisble to me.
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