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The Guardian // World // Europe

‘People have been pushed to the brink’: welfare cuts spark fear in Blackpool

Wednesday 26th March 2025, 6:44PM

Already one of the most impoverished towns in the UK, withdrawal of support has left many unsure how to cope“It’s not very helpful really,” says Owen Sandford, 27, of the government’s spring statement. “I understand they’ve got a tough job, but we’ve got a tougher job trying to survive.”Sandford is in receipt of universal credit and has been applying for work – but he is struggling. Continue reading...

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