Hard-up families could be forced to turn to the British Red Cross for help this winter for the first time in nearly 70 years, as thousands face crippling cuts to their household budgets.
The hike in basic food prices and soaring utility bills has put a further squeeze on UK families, with more than five million people living in deep poverty.
Nearly 500,000 people in the UK needed support from food banks last year, according to figures from the Trussel Trust.
Any chance we could have a government that cares about the people of this country? Any chance the Tory types could take their heads out of their fat arses and do something for those amongst us who are struggling?
Cameron was very quick to offer our services in bombing Syria - but how much would that have cost? Funny how the right wing cant find money for people on the breadline, but can find millions to spend on armaments to kill people.
Tossers!
Topic: Red Cross warning on poverty (Read 904 times)