Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Maggy.,
If you thought that l don't know about poverty. I was brought up in poverty, admittedly, like in foreign countries.

BUT, I grew up in Hammersmith, And l knew what poverty was like. Getting food from the rubbish tips of markets, having to sell rags, to get money. Wearing holes in my trousers that you could see me underwear.

Washing in freezing cold water, having to go to the local baths, to have a decent wash.

Going to school wearing wellington boots, because my parents couldn't afford shoes.

I can fully understand that this country has foreign aid. And DC is proud to increase it each year.

BUT, we have problems at home. And he should sort those problems out, before giving our money freely abroad.

Just think ONE countries AID, could solve the NHS problems. And give the staff decent wages. And stop the Junior Doctors strike

And another countries AID, could be given to FOOD BANK charities.

There is other worthy areas that this could be done.

I am talking about ONE YEARS AID, could solve these

So yes, l do know what poverty is like