Mountain Climber
Well-known member
I never thought that in the 21st century I would see the things I have seen recently. Food banks in local towns, and no doubt many towns and cities further afield. People giving food away outside churches in Guisborough that is almost out of date. People having to put their pride to one side and take their pick to feed their families. Others idly walking past acknowledging that this image is acceptable.
Today in Middlesbrough a 'Kindness Wall' I think that was what it was called, where people hang their clothes for others to come and take. There were a few people stood examining the coats on display. One person was trying on a jacket in the pouring rain in full view of everyone.
The country is almost on its knees and yet it is supposed to be one of the richest in the world. These scenes are not dissimilar to scenes from the second world war ghettos, or a third world country. But this is England in 2022. A country that this year has recorded a record number of billionaires.
After all these years of Tory failure I think the local MPs, Simon Clarke etal, should hang their heads in shame at these sights. No doubt they will spin it, blame the war in Ukraine, and world events etc. While they take their huge salaries and expenses in Westminster. It doesn't wash with me.
Apologies for the rant but is this really the best we can do?
Today in Middlesbrough a 'Kindness Wall' I think that was what it was called, where people hang their clothes for others to come and take. There were a few people stood examining the coats on display. One person was trying on a jacket in the pouring rain in full view of everyone.
The country is almost on its knees and yet it is supposed to be one of the richest in the world. These scenes are not dissimilar to scenes from the second world war ghettos, or a third world country. But this is England in 2022. A country that this year has recorded a record number of billionaires.
After all these years of Tory failure I think the local MPs, Simon Clarke etal, should hang their heads in shame at these sights. No doubt they will spin it, blame the war in Ukraine, and world events etc. While they take their huge salaries and expenses in Westminster. It doesn't wash with me.
Apologies for the rant but is this really the best we can do?