6% of UK children now rely on foodbanks. What does that say about the state’s responsibility toward children and other vulnerable members of society? Is the current welfare state fit for purpose? Or are we sleepwalking into the slow erosion of what remains of it? In this month’s Debt Talk podcast, hosted by Ripon Ray, three distinguished experts joined the conversation on “Foodbanks & the Welfare State.” Helen Barnard from the Trussell Trust spoke about how poverty in the UK runs far deeper than it appears. The prevalence of child poverty reflects the shameful state of public affairs in Britain, where turning to foodbanks has become the norm for many families. The lack of food at home doesn’t just affect individuals—it also places added pressure on public services, including health and social care. Dan White from Disability Rights UK highlighted how already marginalised communities, particularly disabled people, have been further targeted by current government policies. Discrimina...
Enough is Enough calls against food, fuel and cost of living crisis. National Trade unions come together to organise a nationwide campaign - Enough is Enough. There are calls for rallies all over London due to the severe crisis faced by Londoners as a result of squeeze in income, increase in cost in food, fuel, housing, transport and council tax and many more things. Join the campaign and share the message in every corner of London and Britain against the cost of living crisis and against hunger.