This is a shocking statistic and a reminder of the extent to which the government has allowed people's incomes to decline at the same time as benefitting the wealthiest e.g. the recent suggestions re. bankers' bonuses last suggested by Kwarteng in his disastrous budget...
The inequalities are fully explored in Danny Dorling's new book "Shattered Nation", which I have blogged about previously.
Pleased to be able to support the Ely Foodbank through the work of my current school. We will be continuing that in the next half term to help with preparations for the festive period, which will be with us before we know it.
A reminder of their goal:
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