Poverty in the UK

Poverty in the UK

Austerity has led to a huge increase in food bank use - and LBC has been inundated with stories of poverty in Britain.

From people who simply can't afford to eat to tales of benefit sanctions, here is what you need to know.

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Carol Vorderman shocked about UK Poverty

'One million children are living in destitution': Carol Vorderman struggles to comprehend stark wealth inequality in the UK
A report by the TUC have found more than one million children of key workers are living in poverty

More than one million children of key workers living in poverty - report

One survey found 18 percent of 8-17 year-olds reported experiences of food insecurity over the summer holiday.

Unicef to feed hungry UK children for first time in 70 year history

Child hunger and poverty has increased dramatically in the North East

Call to action after shocking rise in child poverty in North East

Marcus Rashford is spearheading a task force to tackle child poverty in the UK

Marcus Rashford warns of 'devastating' effects of child poverty as he launches new task force

James O'Brien's call has been labelled a classic

Caller hangs up after failing to answer any of James O'Brien's questions

Nick Ferrari labelled the government's decision "stupid"

Nick Ferrari hammers government's "stupid" response over Marcus Rashford's campaign

James O'Brien compared Marcus Rashford and Boris Johnson's comments

James O'Brien contrasts Boris Johnson's article with Marcus Rashford's letter

Tory minister struggles to answer how he was affected by austerity

Tory minister struggles to answer how he was personally affected by austerity

This heartbreaking James O'Brien call is being described as "compulsory listening"

Listeners are saying this James O'Brien call should be "compulsory listening"

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