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I, Daniel Blake

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mumofmadboys Sat 05-Nov-16 19:33:08

Has anyone seen this yet? I am going this evening. I have heard very good reports about it. It is directed by Ken Loach who also did Cathy, come home in the ? 1970s.

durhamjen Wed 07-Dec-16 19:21:17

No point in discussing homelessness?
What a sad statement for a socialist to make.

Anniebach Wed 07-Dec-16 19:55:12

No, it's a statement from a socialist who is sadden that there is nothing which can be done unless there is a Labour government

durhamjen Wed 07-Dec-16 23:41:14

www.24housing.co.uk/news/one-in-eight-workers-are-in-poverty-due-to-housing/

durhamjen Wed 07-Dec-16 23:58:29

theconversation.com/no-austerity-clearly-hasnt-restored-fairness-to-the-welfare-system-69950

durhamjen Sat 10-Dec-16 15:25:55

Around a third of young people who go to their local authorities are turned away with no help. Thyat's why charities such as Centre Point, Crisis and Shelter are shamefully necessary.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/homeless-helpline-appeal-centrepoint-youth-homelessness-christmas-charity-campaign-one-in-three-a7424256.html