Is this acceptable?
More children are signing up for free school meals.
5.4 million households are living in fuel poverty.
100% increase in people using food banks.
8% increase in suicide rates.
Youth clubs are closing down.
83% of teachers have seen more children arriving hungry at school.
Charities and community groups are struggling to cope. This is hurting people who need help most.
We are in a recession but are we going back to the era of depression?