Increase in benefit cuts linked to rise in numbers using food banks
 

http://news.sky.com/story/increase-i...banks-10633700

This Country is spending Millions of OUR tax money In helping Migrants coming into this Country.

When they cannot look after there own people.

With Severe Benefit cuts to those on Benefit. Something is wrong somewhere.

This is something that Labour has not been talking about:(

Re: We cannot even look after our People
 

"Researchers from the University of Oxford looked at figures from the UK's largest food bank provider, the Trussell Trust between 2012 and 2015.

They analysed data from 259 local authorities and found that cuts in benefit payments coincided with a rise in people turning to food banks for help.

Our findings show clear evidence of sanctions being linked to economic hardship and hunger, as we see a close relationship between sanctioning rates and rates of food bank usage across local authorities in the UK"

I wonder how much this research cost to come to such an obvious and logical result?

Re: We cannot even look after our People
 

Current Labour despise the working classes and treat them like something you tread on in the street.

Trouble with food banks is like roads, if you provide them then people will use them, especially if by doing so they can have cable TV and the latest i phone as well.

Re: We cannot even look after our People
 

You should not look at it like that. My disabled had his benefit cut by 50%. But luckily i work. I feel sorry for all genuine people on benefit who depend on food banks

Re: We cannot even look after our People
 

As per usual Arthur fails to read the story and posts complete gibberish.

Ho hum

Re: We cannot even look after our People
 

My wife volunteers at a food (basics) bank and it's not something people can just turn up for. They need a voucher access to which is controlled by groups like social services. They are also limited to the number of uses within a time period.

Re: We cannot even look after our People
 

Bit unfair, Arthur's disabled has had his benefit cut 50%

Re: Increase in benefit cuts linked to rise in numbers using food banks
 

mrmistoffelees. I do read the article. The article was stated by the Trust that runs the biggest chain of Foodbnks in the Country.

Since the Tories took over, these Food Banks have quardrupled in this time. This is down to the severe cuts, and benefit cuts that have lead to this.

Its very typical of the Government to say it isn't connected due to cuts.

If l wasn't working, l would have to use one. My benefit would be £72.00 per week - and yes, l have checked

The Social take into account of what my son gets. If he went for another benefit - he has been told by the Social that he will lose his benefit totally.

Food banks - you need a voucher from the Social Service's to get the Food Bank stuff.

My son lost 50% of his benefit. He cannot work, as he has to be 'shadowed' either by my wife who is 24 our carer or him at £60.00 per week. Or myself.

Re: Increase in benefit cuts linked to rise in numbers using food banks
 

The increased use of food banks comes from the increased number of food banks. They started long before 2010 and any benefit cuts.
Trussell Trust.
It is not just social services that issue vouchers. No proof of anything is required. Their use is limited to around 3 times a year. so not exactly a long term solution to anyone. There have been TV documentaries(ie more than 1), where people have been eligible for a food voucher simply because the person decided to spend all their money on booze. There was even one case where the person was SOBER, but DECIDED to blow all his money on booze.

Re: Increase in benefit cuts linked to rise in numbers using food banks
 

Was your son sanctioned ?

The report's lead author, Dr Rachel Loopstra, said: "(Our) findings show clear evidence of sanctions being linked to economic hardship and hunger, as we see a close relationship between sanctioning rates and rates of food bank usage across local authorities in the UK."

again I suggest you didn't read the article

Re: Increase in benefit cuts linked to rise in numbers using food banks
 

Perhaps the increased number of food banks was caused by an increase in demand caused by need due to the cuts. Just a thought :shrug:

Re: Increase in benefit cuts linked to rise in numbers using food banks
 

Proof?