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The Tory attack on some of our most vulnerable, hard working citizens steps up a gear from April 2013 when we will see a number of welfare changes.  One of the most draconian changes that will kick in, is that of the Bedroom Tax, which is all part of the housing benefit changes and aimed

The conservative led coalition government continues to attack and dismantle the welfare state, something that my grandparent’s generation worked so hard to provide for us. That generation suffered two world wars and really fought through hard times in the hope that their efforts would provide a better standard of living and better lives for future

Each year on 25th November it is international white ribbon day, which is a day to highlight one of the most horrific examples of how some people feel that they need to abuse the person that they are supposed to love the most.  Domestic Violence and domestic abuse in all its guises is an evil in

The Leader of the council and his cabinet love to drone on about how they put residents first, but as we see in so many areas of the council the needs of the residents come way down the list after budget savings, efficiencies and cuts.  In true Tory style this conservative controlled council knows the

The Tory led coalition government have abolished Council Tax Benefit and now local councils have to draw up their own scheme of council tax support. This comes with an inbuilt cut of around 20% meaning that hard working low paid workers now face a council tax increase. Pensioner households are protected from these changes and