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Powerful thread. I was at food bank in Leicester recently and heard of someone who when given fresh food commented they would now need to switch the fridge back on. Switching off the fridge to save on electricity bills. That’s how devastating this cost of living crisis is
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Jack Monroe ♿️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
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And the worst part Jack, it's mostly by design. A very small number of people making life unbearable for millions. Things need to change but just changing one govt for another similar won't help. We need fundamental change. Turn-society-on-its-head level of change. ✊
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Similarly, my mum until recently volunteered in a food bank and people using the service mainly requested tinned food they can eat cold that doesn’t require heating to be palatable. We’re one the richest countries in the world this should not be happening
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Hey Jon, how about you leading the way for Labour and starting a charity in your ward for those who are going to really struggle with their fuel bills. You can donate your £2000+ pay rise to it and rattle the bucket at Labour party donors and backers. It'll m
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