It's all well and good talking about cookery programes,nutritious meals etc,but when some people do not even have any gas left to cook with,it's immaterial really isn't it?
My partner volunteers at a local credit union which has been a godsend for people especially at this time of year,but you know what,contrary to popular belief,people are not requesting loans for big telly's,holidays abroad,etc,but for loans to pay gas and electric bills,and food! Yes food in one of the worlds richest countries,the local Sainsburys have been excellent in helping out with food,which the credit union tries to distribute fairly,but of course it's not enough.People are not just turning up because their stocks of mung beans are running low,no,the cupboard is literally bare,and get this-amongst the free food scroungers are working people,Families who have nothing left after paying high rents,etc,try telling them that after watching Jamie Oliver or Kirsty etc,they'll be able to manage and their life will be better,because it won't,and it will get a whole lot worse if Osborne is in charge of the economy come next may,as he has promised more cuts to the social security budget at the same time as promising tax cuts for the better off,No,keep on blaming the immigrants or the least well off for their misfortune,Let them eat porridge