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Arthur, it's that bad now that a lot of people who are getting this food. are giving back the stuff that needs cooking. because they can't afford the gas or electricity to cook it with.

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This statement was brought to courtesy of "Gary's made-up stuff*" - it should not be confused with factual information.....;)

*other examples are widely available on this forum.

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It's in The Sun. my mate is sitting on the right of me and just read it out :)

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I can't believe that.

You have a mate? ;)

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The Trussel trust.



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Yep.
jealous or what? :)

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I just feel sorry for your m8 ;)

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Don't be. he hasn't got a clue. and he'll never find out ;)

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It's on the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24536817

5th paragraph down.

The Trussell Trust said the problem was so severe that some people using food banks have started to hand back items that need cooking, as they cannot afford to use the energy.

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Thanks, Nidge.

Hugh says sorry too :)

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No probs Gazza. :D

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thanks for that, Nidge - very helpful.

Gary, it says 'some' (which is still bad) - you said 'a lot'.

Big difference.

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Hugh, whatever.

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I forgot you, reasoned debate, and facts have a non-contiguous relationship - but as you say, what, and indeed, ever....

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Have you ever heard reported the term lots instead of some?

some people have found work. not lots of people have found work.
some people attended the conference. not lots of people attended the conference.

I think it's because they know there's always the picky people that would say that's not lots. when I was a lad lots meant lots!

lots of people know that's why they don't say lots.

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A lot of what you post is rubbish.

Some of what you post is rubbish.

Two different things - 'some' is not the same as 'a lot'.