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South of the River – in the land of “reform”

On 22 March 2013 By leeds11

Never mind the Budget this week, it’s the massive cuts already coming our way in the Welfare Reforms that will hurt South Leeds. I went to the Inner South Area Committee meeting on Wednesday night. I haven’t written up a proper report because it was mostly rather dull. However, the

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South of the River – Child Poverty

On 16 November 2012 By leeds11

Today is Children In Need Day. Can I start by recognising all the efforts and the good motivation of everyone involved in raising money today. … But … I’m sorry, Children In Need makes me very angry. For me, it crystallises the arguments about charity versus state provision. I remember

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South of the River – in the land of “reform”

South of the River – Child Poverty

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