The women on a 'war footing' as the cost of living crisis deepens

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  • @muggedinmadrid
    @muggedinmadrid ปีที่แล้ว +472

    What an angel that lady is ... I feel safer in this world knowing that people like her are around.

    • @HelloGoodbye2085
      @HelloGoodbye2085 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Definitely!

    • @kirstenjohnston7100
      @kirstenjohnston7100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She’s gold! 😊

    • @Stiffd1
      @Stiffd1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree. She's a well balanced and articulate Mother Hen who cares x Geordie-land. Where Else?

  • @ayela562
    @ayela562 ปีที่แล้ว +555

    “I represent people who are stepped over and ignored” . That gave me chills. We ALL should be doing what we can.

    • @sonyasmith1991
      @sonyasmith1991 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That's the problem, this wouldn't be happening if everyone was doing something to help the most vulnerable.

    • @sonyasmith1991
      @sonyasmith1991 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@Craig121000 Meaning? This isn't about Wokeism, it's about being compassionate towards others in need.

    • @dannymcintyre3819
      @dannymcintyre3819 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who did you vote for last time?

    • @C.E.Thomas1952
      @C.E.Thomas1952 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am British but have lived abroad for 40 years. What is Wokeism please? Before I get attacked I am not an ex pat. I am still working at 70 years old an d I am now a cleaner. I am full of admiration for what you are building here but what on earth I Wokeism?

    • @SweetSeraph93
      @SweetSeraph93 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@C.E.Thomas1952 urban dictionary online will help with that term. Poverty is of course more important in my opinion. Cheers

  • @kaylawood9053
    @kaylawood9053 ปีที่แล้ว +924

    Inflation is far more harmful to individuals than a collapsing stock or property market because it directly affects people's cost of living, which they immediately feel. It is not surprising that the current market sentiment is extremely pessimistic. In today's economy, assistance is critical if we are to survive.

    • @adenmall7596
      @adenmall7596 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Focus on two key objectives. First, stay protected by learning when to sell stocks to cut losses and capture profits. Second, prepare to profit when the market turns around.I recommend you seek the guidance a broker or financial advisor.

    • @cloudyblaze7916
      @cloudyblaze7916 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I do feel your pain mate, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me,I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $30k in value stocks and digital assets,Up 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes

    • @anniezeng4587
      @anniezeng4587 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@cloudyblaze7916 that's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well.

    • @cloudyblaze7916
      @cloudyblaze7916 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@anniezeng4587 Having an expert is essential for portfolio diversification. My advisor is "ELEANOR ANNETTE ECKHAUS” who is easily searchable and has extensive knowledge of the financial markets.

    • @africanboi4542
      @africanboi4542 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for sharing; I will need all the help I can get because I recently sold some of my assets in order to invest in the stock market.

  • @hollyexley
    @hollyexley ปีที่แล้ว +402

    The women who started this project are strong and inspiring. "They have jobs but they can't live" - that really stuck out to me. Thank you for caring so much.

    • @chrishart8548
      @chrishart8548 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Makes you wonder what the point in having a job is ? Self esteem is all you get.

    • @psychedelicpegasus7587
      @psychedelicpegasus7587 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@chrishart8548 Not if you work in a public facing role, especially retail/customer service. Guaranteed to pulverise one's sense of self worth. Be kind to shop workers this holiday season, please :)

    • @chrishart8548
      @chrishart8548 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@psychedelicpegasus7587 not even self esteem then. No wonder 13million people are fit for work but not bothering.

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They can live, they can't support the children they were so irresponsible in having. And then they have more!!

    • @quartz744
      @quartz744 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@resnonverba137 it’s not always about kids tho, besides they could be living fine before Covid but it’s cuz of inflation that makes life harder and more expensive

  • @jonathanprior6025
    @jonathanprior6025 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    Watching this film, I am torn between feeling truly sickened by the utter dereliction of duty by this pathetic excuse of a government and being heartened by and full of admiration for these women. Things need to change….and soon.

    • @sharonneth4231
      @sharonneth4231 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It all begins with the person in the mirror 🪞. This is what I have lived by on a daily basis. What can I do to change a life for the better? That is what most women think about. 🤔

    • @mimi1o8
      @mimi1o8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Exactly, I moved out of UK at the beginning of 2001 and I can’t believe , what had become of England. What have the politicians done all this years?

    • @rufdymond
      @rufdymond ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Things will never change simply because the general public don’t really care. Sympathy and feeling sorry for people means nothing, it’s action that counts, and and holding politicians accountable.

    • @williamford8027
      @williamford8027 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's planned collapse

    • @wishuponastar720
      @wishuponastar720 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rufdymond Agree with you 100%. I'm hoping for organised rallies and demonstrations nationwide against this government of serpents during the spring of 2023.

  • @ChrissyDargue
    @ChrissyDargue ปีที่แล้ว +394

    I've been lucky enough to stockpile cheap non-perishable food and essentials for quite a while in anticipation of things getting worse. People laughed at first at my "war chest". Now no one is laughing and I'm still terrified. I'm a single mum with a daughter with Down syndrome. We use a lot of extra washing powder etc, and we've been living with penetrating damp and slugs / snails infestation for years. The poorer you are, the more you're ignored, the worse you're affected and then we're often blamed for being poor. I stand by every woman on here. Christmas will be a grim situation this year. And my fingers are blue and its not even the coldest time yet. A WHOLE STRATA OF SOCIETY SHOULD NOT HAVE TO JUSTIFY THEIR ACTUAL EXISTENCE!

    • @vanadians3819
      @vanadians3819 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I feel your hurt, I wish there was something more tangible I could do, but I will pray for you and your daughter. Much love and understanding from Canada.

    • @Boo-pv4hn
      @Boo-pv4hn ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It’s because we don’t have the money to fight useless governments like the rich luckily since Covid I’ve stock piled and as I had to shield for over a year I used the money not attending appointments to pt bills in advance. I’ve always tried to pay in advance for many many years now, I’m glad I have now we’ve got to this situation

    • @blacksocrates1
      @blacksocrates1 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Where is the father?

    • @pingupenguin2474
      @pingupenguin2474 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@duncansmith7562 Sometimes you have to do the right thing ( try to reduce damage to the environment protect other people, etc) even if it means cost to yourself. But the state of Britain today is partly the result of years of austerity in uk following the financial crisis. Poorest and public services lost out while bankers were saved. Thete's more too it but no room in this forum for debate.

    • @nickrobinson9189
      @nickrobinson9189 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ask the father for support.

  • @markhand4530
    @markhand4530 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    i am in australia but this cost of living crisis is everywhere and its heartbreaking. We need to keep showing videos like this to help bring about change. Louise is an angel with a heart of gold

    • @triciaklay7213
      @triciaklay7213 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      It’s happening here in Canada too. We need women like Louise. ❤️❤️

    • @jaycristoval6155
      @jaycristoval6155 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I think prices have gone up everywhere. But the culture in the English speaking countries is more troublesome because I don't see any men anywhere. These women have no husbands... !!! How is it possible to care for children and work full time??? We don't have this issue in my country but I see it over and over again in English speaking countries.....

    • @jaynekittycat9252
      @jaynekittycat9252 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I wish i could emigrate to Australia 🇦🇺

    • @evelinholmes6401
      @evelinholmes6401 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@jaynekittycat9252 no you don’t. They have the same problems. Only a few care about people that need help.

    • @raincloudsradio8900
      @raincloudsradio8900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@evelinholmes6401 renters don't pay council tax in Australia, school uniforms are cheaper and fuel is cheaper

  • @serenitybay5544
    @serenitybay5544 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Those women are the salt of the earth. Strong ,resilient and trying their best to get through this tough time.

  • @mcran9115
    @mcran9115 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    It is incredible what this woman is doing. Thank goodness for kind people like her because if it was up to our cruel government, all these people would be destitute. Could you share details of how we can donate? Thank you.

    • @yellowbird5411
      @yellowbird5411 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I looked for a link to donate, but didn't see one.

    • @theGuardian
      @theGuardian  ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Link added below the video. Thanks so much!

    • @psychedelicpegasus7587
      @psychedelicpegasus7587 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@Craig121000 What does 'wokeism' mean? Given the context, I can only assume it means giving a platform to community groups and hard working people doing their very best to support and uplift one another and other vulnerable people in a time of social and financial crisis.

  • @deborahprkn
    @deborahprkn ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I would love to see a longer documentary about this community centre and the people who help run it. ❤️🇬🇧🙏

  • @Plainandsimple25
    @Plainandsimple25 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    It is so true when she said it is not as simple as 'just get a job'. I have a job and work hard doing all the hours I am able to get, I earn just over £800, my boss says they can only offer 22 hours at the moment, I would love to do more hours of I could get it.
    My rent is £460 a month, council tax is £133 a month, I have very little left to buy food.
    I am fortunate enough to get a little universal credit, £100 a month, that tops up my wages.
    I ring the council several times a year to see if I can get a discount on council as it is a struggle paying the full amount but they always say 'no, I don't qualify, I earn a little too much, and they can only help people more vunrable ' anymore
    I can understand that as I know they can't help everyone but I can't go on anymore

    • @its-violet
      @its-violet ปีที่แล้ว

      How much do you spend on your food bill?

    • @Plainandsimple25
      @Plainandsimple25 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@its-violet it varies depending on how much is left after paying gas and electric

    • @wishuponastar720
      @wishuponastar720 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Plainandsimple25 When you say that you're finding it a struggle to pay the full amount re your council tax - just checking if you're aware of the Single Person's Discount?

    • @Plainandsimple25
      @Plainandsimple25 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wishuponastar720 thank you, I don't qualify though xx

    • @teagoldleaf4137
      @teagoldleaf4137 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is how they create more job, take one full-time job, and split it into two part-time jobs, to avoid paying benefits and pay less taxes

  • @melissan2818
    @melissan2818 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    She's a brilliant lady. Speaking up for the struggling and the poor..bless her..♥️

  • @Jaime-eg4eb
    @Jaime-eg4eb ปีที่แล้ว +37

    It's not a crisis, it's a robbery. Calling it a crisis is like calling being robbed at gun point a crisis. Technically accurate, but doesn't tell you what is actually happening.

  • @ymimad49
    @ymimad49 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Its shocking that councils let their buildings go to rot. I have heard about this, ceilings leaking, and council refuses to fix it for YEARS. dont they know that if the problem is caught right away it stops further problems. but ignoring it only leads to the entire place eventually being condemned. Councils across the UK arent getting enough money from the govt to operate these buildings. and there isnt enough housing to put people in who are homeless. I dont see any solution really because they just arent building enough housing.

  • @aishabea7118
    @aishabea7118 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Louise is such a gem 💎 heart of gold 💛 we need more people like her in this world, what a lovely way to get the community together and make it abit more better, it's heartbreaking 💔

  • @michelledavies2197
    @michelledavies2197 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    In New Zealand a lot of people struggle, love that my workplace has a Xmas tree with donations of toys and there are heaps and only a small company. We struggled for years but now in a better position so I donate as I haven't forgotten how hard it was.

    • @-_YouMayFind_-
      @-_YouMayFind_- ปีที่แล้ว

      There are always people that struggle that has never been different.

  • @margaretdownie4407
    @margaretdownie4407 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    It's disgusting how we are living and the mess this country is in. It will be debtors prison next( honestly wouldn't surprise me, in the least).2022 more like 1822, how can we continue to live like this.😔

    • @sarahnewton2550
      @sarahnewton2550 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Why not the workhouse?! It is a disgrace.

    • @rrstows3522
      @rrstows3522 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And the return ,of work House's .if this government continues.

  • @jmudikun
    @jmudikun ปีที่แล้ว +33

    So much respect for the people who have taken the initiative because they care about their fellow citizens
    And shame on the political leaders that have made child poverty possible

  • @DarcieGlam
    @DarcieGlam ปีที่แล้ว +34

    What's scary is she said the safety net was there for her but it's not there anymore for these families. What happened?

    • @rustylocks9264
      @rustylocks9264 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Two things that come to mind are - They sold off a lot of social housing stock and didn't replace. Then we went through 10 years of austerity. Feels like a very different country to the one I grew up in the 90s. Gets sadder and sadder. Warm banks are now a thing... what next?

    • @Rallya1
      @Rallya1 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The Tories reduced/stopped money to local authorities because of austerity, this caused the local authorities to have to stop grants for and shut down places like in this video. There is nowhere near the help people used to get and more and more people are suffering because of it.

    • @powderandpaint14
      @powderandpaint14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tory government. Sold off council housing, ran down and underfunded the NHS, made the benefits system so punitive that people can't afford to even live on the amount they get to top up low paid jobs.

    • @jasonhaven7170
      @jasonhaven7170 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The Tories

    • @shankhan-yg1tt
      @shankhan-yg1tt ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The Tories happened

  • @paulinskipukprogressive4903
    @paulinskipukprogressive4903 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    thank you Guardian -
    showing it like it really is

  • @thisiscrazy4122
    @thisiscrazy4122 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    It's mind boggling that UK is in this state, women using socks and rags because they can't afford sanitary towels !! I have no words !

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Women have been using recycled materials for thousands of years. It is disposables that are the oddity.

    • @Sdakouls3
      @Sdakouls3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      SIovenia is about to overtake the UK in terms of average household wealth. That's how badly the Tories have damaged the UK.

    • @powderandpaint14
      @powderandpaint14 ปีที่แล้ว

      12 years of Tory government is responsible.

    • @anitastanley8986
      @anitastanley8986 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We had to use clothes which washed no dr whites then. That was normal!

    • @jasonhaven7170
      @jasonhaven7170 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Sdakouls3 Are you sure about that? The median household wealth is £302,500 in the UK, it's £190,784 in Slovenia. I agree, stop voting Tory, but South-East Europe is still doing quite badly on average.

  • @zenbumblebee
    @zenbumblebee ปีที่แล้ว +23

    So many starving or freezing to death because of greedy corporations & complicit government who dgaf. 😔

  • @shannonflaherty2689
    @shannonflaherty2689 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    These women are Amazing! This is so wonderful that they put this together themselves! And its said she has to say these women work! Even if they were not working NO WOMEN IN A MODERN COUNTRY SHOULD BE USING SOCKS FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE! Also that sweet young women who was crying about being homeless...the way thay situation was handled beautiful! Social workers need to take notes from these women. Its simple treat others the way you wanna be treated! It goes a long way! Treating someone like you would want to be treated!

  • @SedonaMethodPlus
    @SedonaMethodPlus ปีที่แล้ว +131

    We're in a great depression, but one that only affects people who don't own anything, or don't have some form of safety net. That is insane.

    • @riyadougla539
      @riyadougla539 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very true. This really is a great depression.

    • @blacksocrates1
      @blacksocrates1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why is it insane?

    • @katherinebrown5720
      @katherinebrown5720 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@blacksocrates1 It's insane because a real depression effects EVERYONE. Things are tightening very very slightly for those higher up, if at all, and for the ones at the very top they're getting better exponentially.
      THAT IS INSANE.

    • @blacksocrates1
      @blacksocrates1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@katherinebrown5720 depressions, depending on circumstances, are natural. Why wouldn't people who own assets do better than people who do not own assets? I am not seeing what isane about this. What do you expect to happen instead?

    • @imstubby6844
      @imstubby6844 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The poor need to vote otherwise it will get worse

  • @pauleaton3578
    @pauleaton3578 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Respect to you all. How can this be happening in one of the richest countries in the world. It's all because of the conservatives. Cuts. Cuts. Cuts. That's all that the conservatives have done. I've worked for my local authority since 1980. I know more than anyone. I can see it all around my Borough. The question we need to ask the people in power is, where has all the money gone? It's time to start taxing the ultra wealthy.

  • @adamweston4152
    @adamweston4152 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    The UK is a third world country right now and I'm appalled to see the status of hardworking people who have to live with a hole in the ceiling and being made ill and were told that it was ok, thank heaven for people who set up groups like this, true fighting spirit and showing care and love to those they help.

    • @adamweston4152
      @adamweston4152 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @dani cali and it's the governments fault, they are letting everything that made Britain great erode into chaos, it's literally criminal what they are doing and letting happen.

    • @originalunoriginal4055
      @originalunoriginal4055 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And it's crazy how people from overseas are jumping on boats, risking their lives to enter the UK (illegally) , that is slowly crumbling away!-

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You clearly have no idea what the term 'third-world' means.

    • @adamweston4152
      @adamweston4152 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@resnonverba137 😆👌

    • @imstubby6844
      @imstubby6844 ปีที่แล้ว

      @dani cali NO it provides first class care for the money it gets, Just grow up!

  • @sorensonyork
    @sorensonyork ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I wish I had the extra in my budget to help.. I'm trying to keep my little family afloat after loosing my fiancee last year.

  • @missyd5016
    @missyd5016 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This broke my heart watching this. 💔
    I just cannot stop crying. Why the government aren't stepping in, is beyond me.
    Blessings for these mums & their banes for Christmas. They need it.

    • @arnoldarnold4944
      @arnoldarnold4944 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      North of Watford? So much for levelling up!

    • @thelastbrobo7826
      @thelastbrobo7826 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The government did this.

    • @lolgriffin3243
      @lolgriffin3243 ปีที่แล้ว

      Governments are happy to force injections on you but they won't actually help when real help is needed.

    • @richyoung4051
      @richyoung4051 ปีที่แล้ว

      the government are the ones who did this and want it. why else would they ignore it?

    • @angelachanelhuang1651
      @angelachanelhuang1651 ปีที่แล้ว

      ok

  • @cathymillar9900
    @cathymillar9900 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    How generous of spirit. Thank you ladies

  • @janetmackinnon3411
    @janetmackinnon3411 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Get rid of the Tories in Parliament!

    • @annebuckley3474
      @annebuckley3474 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exctally

    • @janebaker966
      @janebaker966 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How? 'voting" (sick joke) won't do it.
      Storm the barricades time maybe.

  • @jakobbauz
    @jakobbauz ปีที่แล้ว +25

    These small documentaries you do lately about people in crisis helping each other really warm my heart.

  • @nomad9338
    @nomad9338 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That blonde woman running the centre was an angel.

  • @kevinhickson7301
    @kevinhickson7301 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The New year's honours list must include inspirational Louise. Local hero.

  • @lindarolph9069
    @lindarolph9069 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    On behalf of all those who need the help, Thank you for what you are doing

    • @angelachanelhuang1651
      @angelachanelhuang1651 ปีที่แล้ว

      German economy is the way it is now because I grew up in AMERICA

  • @dominicwood7865
    @dominicwood7865 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just remember that if a debt is sold by a bank for example, it is sold to a debt collection agency at a fraction of the amount owed. The debt collection agency still demands the full amount for a profit. Be aware of this as they will not tell you.

  • @sometea4741
    @sometea4741 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Respect to you.
    As someone familiar with these types of women's centers and support circles, somethings are different. No males are allowed inside in what I'm familiar with, that means no serving men tea, men in halls etc etc..donations from males are alright and males can benefit from the food bank but none are allowed in. It becomes clear that men must build their own support bridges..women work hard to get those buildings and everything, it serves best for their sanctuary space when it's women and children only..trust in the supports and privacy improves greatly then.
    Services can extend into midwifery, food preserving, trauma counselling etc.
    All the best! Women deserve a central support circle, a voice.

    • @duck6100
      @duck6100 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Putrid Shittgenstein what's your point here? Men probably built the majority of the buildings in the country, it doesn't mean they had anything to do with their eventual uses. If you're going to attempt to do some sort of incel gotcha moment then at least make sure it actually makes sense.

  • @TheSilveryew
    @TheSilveryew ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Louise is an amazon woman, so lovely to see people standing together even though it should not have to be necessary to have to survive like this

  • @ariw9405
    @ariw9405 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Amazing! There is no stopping an amazing determined woman on a mission. Thank you

  • @pumpkinpatch5
    @pumpkinpatch5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This lady is a true angel, a guardian, a saint amongst a sea of drowning people. It’s terrible when the people are left to make the best of it. 😢

  • @johnross2924
    @johnross2924 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The cost of living con 😉
    Wealth grab by the greedy rich 😡

  • @cynthialangley7338
    @cynthialangley7338 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    These beautiful women are badass angels. Mothers and children deserve to be supported and cared about.

    • @janinet169
      @janinet169 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We totally are. Come join us mate!!!

  • @bbob70
    @bbob70 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Meanwhile in London, Paris, Berlin and Strasbourg, European politicians congratulate each other saying "Well done, we are sticking it up to Russia."

  • @jimmyjohnstone5878
    @jimmyjohnstone5878 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I can't afford to give much but after watching this I am going to find an equivalent group in my area and give some cash towards the purchase of essential stuff for such women/children.

    • @janinet169
      @janinet169 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank u so much x

  • @lauriivey7801
    @lauriivey7801 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    As a single mother of three, I couldn't begin to count the number of times I used cotton balls wrapped in half-sheet paper towels for feminine hygiene ... your kids always come first

  • @davewebster1627
    @davewebster1627 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I sympathise with these mothers, I was born 2 years before ww2 ended and things were much worse when certain things where rationed and we never knew any better. No one had a TV, cars, electric washing machine etc. Bombed houses were all around because we lived near the ship yards, but it's hard when you lived OK without problems and then suddenly things go mad

    • @yellowbird5411
      @yellowbird5411 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I was born a couple of years after that war, in the U.S. I grew up in poverty, but not the worst. We at least had heat and food, neither of which these women seem to have. Some are getting ready to be homeless. I think the UK is worse off than the poor in the U.S. I see that the council houses over there are falling apart. I wish these women had the materials to patch the leaks in the ceiling and paint the walls with moisture barrier paint, the same as people do with leaky basements. But I know they cannot afford to buy these materials. Nor can they afford to buy or run dehumidifiers. It is a disgrace. It is also likely that because the housing belongs to the government that any repairs must be authorized and performed by contract workers hired by the government. I expect that unauthorized "repairs" could mean getting evicted for violating the lease agreement. Unbelievable.

    • @powderandpaint14
      @powderandpaint14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And after that they brought in the NHS, social housing and social security which was meant to prevent people having to struggle like that ever again! But now it's been stripped back so much by the Tory government.

  • @evansaly
    @evansaly ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Amazing women supporting others. Caring in the community seems the only way and they show it’s possible for us to help each other 🙏

  • @susanleitch8649
    @susanleitch8649 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The kindness in this video gives me hope... thanks to all involved. Their help is invaluable to those in despair.

  • @Jun9095
    @Jun9095 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing women standing in solidarity! Absolutely beautiful to see. Hope they get more help 🙏

  • @dougjb7848
    @dougjb7848 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    This is the Tory’s UK.

    • @MisterSands
      @MisterSands ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes because I'm sure it would be miles better under a labour government.

    • @dougjb7848
      @dougjb7848 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MisterSands
      MayBot, BoJo, and the Bridging Unit were increasingly worse examples of their kind.
      Tories have held Parliament and No. 10 for twelve years.
      Only the wealthiest few are demonstrably better off today than in 2010.
      Everyone else is treading water or worse.
      To pretend otherwise is to be the the cognitive equivalent of two short planks.

    • @b62boom1
      @b62boom1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MisterSands it wouldn't be this bad under Labour. The only people that think it would be the same or worse under Labour, are Tory voters who hate the people of this broken country.

    • @yourhomeisyourbusiness2221
      @yourhomeisyourbusiness2221 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MisterSands Meet the new boss, same as the old boss…….

    • @jonathanbayley1551
      @jonathanbayley1551 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MisterSands yes, it probably would be.

  • @claireshaw2980
    @claireshaw2980 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If that community centre has land they can ask the council if they can use the land or part of it to grow vegetables for the use of those who use the centre . It can be done almost free, and seeds are not expensive. The brightest room in the building can be used in spring to start veg plants off near the windows. It certainly won't feed everyone but it would absolutely help. If nothing else they can grow potatoes. They're easy and cheap to grow, low maintenance , and can be cooked in a microwave.

    • @janinet169
      @janinet169 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey there we are planning to do this my lovely we just need money, investment and time, at the moment we are just getting families through crisis after crisis but we have huge plans for chicken club(great for mental health and wellbeing) a sensory garden etc etc. We have had to pay for the containers ourselves for the food and hygiene items, and it is community owned so not part of the council, we've even had to buy our own grit. But these ideas are fab and absolutely what we want to do
      Thank you xx

  • @hughiedavies6069
    @hughiedavies6069 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great people especially the main woman, I wish all communities had someone like her, 👍 👏

  • @tornadochaser7226
    @tornadochaser7226 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Such lovely people

  • @k_rez
    @k_rez ปีที่แล้ว +32

    These people are angels, the dignity they live in such a difficult time. The Westminster government are a disgrace.

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Individuals who think they have a 'right' to a family when they can't support that family are a disgrace and a drain on decent society.

    • @k_rez
      @k_rez ปีที่แล้ว

      @@resnonverba137 People that think they have the right to judge what other people do, when it causes no harm, are a "disgrace and a drain on decent society". For clarity, your message suggests that is you.

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@k_rez You clearly have no understanding of the meaning of the term.

  • @dailyabundance
    @dailyabundance ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Donating now! Thanks for the link. Prayers from a Britt Expat 🙏🏽. The Tories don't give a toss about 50% of the country living in poverty fuel crisis. Your Wealthy unelected Prime Minister is totally clueless!!

  • @Suzi.M
    @Suzi.M ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’ve been putting my coat on in the house too! 😎🥰😂

  • @moshudoduwade219
    @moshudoduwade219 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    This is what happens when you vote for the Conservative Party. The party that represents 1 percent. This is what the people voted for. Shame! 😔

    • @jgdooley2003
      @jgdooley2003 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is quiet common in politics. People often vote for the party whose interests are beyond what they are actually positioned in the spectrum of socioeconomics arrangements in society.
      The main stream media does not help by demonising people who look out for the interests of the "men of no property".

    • @oktopussy9628
      @oktopussy9628 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It really is worse in the UK that in other European countries. Nearly all governments put efforts in relieve packages during the first half of the year, that help the people to survive in this economy. I don't say it went perfect (I live in Germany and the relief package for heating cost took far too long ), but it does not compare to the news one gets from the UK where your government was far to wrapped up in their own scandals as well as still believing in the triple down effect as it seems.

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If what you say were true, 99% of people would vote elsewhere and they wouldn't be in power. The concepts of Conservative and Labour have severely blurred edges and your views should be modified.

  • @garliclasagna
    @garliclasagna ปีที่แล้ว +12

    True angels... not the celebrities we falsely follow and trust.. These people are the true angels who care about community and strength in numbers. May they have love returned for all they do.

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree in part. They'd be better organising education in family planning, money management and self-responsibility. If you can't afford to support a child, don't have one. I don't want to pay for you. I'd rather fund the NHS and police, to name but two.

  • @lizziethelemon
    @lizziethelemon ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Does anyone have a link to the website/contacts of this community center and Louise too?

    • @theGuardian
      @theGuardian  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      www.supportandgrownortheast.com/

  • @juliet7703
    @juliet7703 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What excuse do the council have for not fixing the hole in the ceiling for SIX years???😡

    • @thechampion1671
      @thechampion1671 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe those women should fix the ceiling themselves?

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What excuse did she have for having yet another child FOUR years ago?

    • @juliet7703
      @juliet7703 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Regardless how many kids she has there is no excuse for the council to take that long

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@juliet7703 My point has gone straight over your head.

    • @juliet7703
      @juliet7703 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@resnonverba137 please explain...

  • @mytwocents7773
    @mytwocents7773 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a lovely woman!

  • @outsidetheboxink
    @outsidetheboxink ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bless you mamas and your efforts to care for your children and each other. It's heartbreaking to hear a mother cry as she's doing the best she can to care for her family. You ladies are doing the most important work, and our action mindset and loving way with each other is inspirational.

  • @jivefive99
    @jivefive99 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Buy everyone heated mattress pads. $100 for a queen size in America. Keeps you warm all night, night after night, and uses VERY little electricity. I was amazed. And put knit hats on everyone when they sleep. Its where all the heat is released and wasted.

    • @firstlast8258
      @firstlast8258 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about people that are able bodied get a job, a better job, or multiple jobs

  • @julibeswick-valentine3690
    @julibeswick-valentine3690 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I wear a dressing gown over my clothes in the house now.

    • @carolthornley1265
      @carolthornley1265 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too.

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm so glad I'm not alone in doing that. Layers are the way! 🤗

    • @charlottetaylor4471
      @charlottetaylor4471 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sleep in a sleeping bag (under the duvet/blanket)

  • @patrickbonney8082
    @patrickbonney8082 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We buy the gas and oil from the Norwegian rigs in the North Sea, you know next to our rigs.

  • @Boo-pv4hn
    @Boo-pv4hn ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It’s very frustrating again and again to hear you work you’ve payed your way so it’s not your fault. There are those with long term disabilities those with crippling mental health that can’t get the support that can’t work it doesn’t mean this is there fault either. Many do pet time Volunteering if they weren’t to do it that would cost money. I think it’s majorly important to make clear it’s not your fault if you can’t work physically or mentally or if your in work and struggling

  • @IreliLuvSlipknot
    @IreliLuvSlipknot ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have to keep pausing with the lady talking about little ones effected at school because I’m crying my eyes out with her. 💔

    • @janinet169
      @janinet169 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just awful isn't it x

  • @jellokween1680
    @jellokween1680 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Unfortunately this is what happens when the British public believed the right wing press that the poor are scroungers and undeserving, Capitalism relies heavily on this human suffering you cant have the super rich without the super poor, disgusting state of affairs its structural violence.

  • @abdul-qf2fe
    @abdul-qf2fe ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When the cost of living increases dramatically in this way, it affects everybody, businesses as well,many are close to poverty line threshold, can't believe this actually is happening in UK 🇬🇧 😎

  • @farokudahitam
    @farokudahitam ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The price of Brexit and twelve years of Tory government.

  • @Robin-cf9ts
    @Robin-cf9ts ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sixth richest country in the world and awash with money.....and yet!

  • @TheSocioEconomist
    @TheSocioEconomist ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's heartbreaking, honestly! I did a video on my channel about the cost of living crisis. Though approached the same topic differently

  • @Not_really
    @Not_really ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So much for levelling up, eh ?!

  • @tomvalveede6808
    @tomvalveede6808 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The United States is no different in many Major cities there are Homeless encampments without proper sanitation living in make-shift
    Tents. No different than a 3rd
    World country! Our so-called
    leaders in government seem to care less about addressing the
    Homeless situation here.
    Never in my life would l have ever Thought that our people would be living in such Squalor!
    If not for the work of Community based organizations, most would really be starving to death.
    The answer lies within us all to try to help in whatever way we can!

  • @trina415
    @trina415 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What absolute Angel's ppl are resilient when times are hard we need each other if these hard times dont teach us that nothing will

  • @susansofutorunu3910
    @susansofutorunu3910 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Maybe poor in material things but the richest in love, and support.

  • @HelloGoodbye2085
    @HelloGoodbye2085 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I really appreciate this kind of journalism - whilst the news is full of new policies, statistics and the goings on of parliament it’s easy to loose sight of the people at ground zero, the faces and lives behind those statistics.

  • @Rosebud100
    @Rosebud100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Visiting angels in disguise”…. this lovely lady who takes time to care and love those in need is definitely an Angel.

  • @mirelle6010
    @mirelle6010 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This women is amazing.

  • @lolo_bird
    @lolo_bird ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Quite frankly I’m sick of these sort of initiatives. Start a revolution for gods sake!

  • @shespeakssoftly
    @shespeakssoftly 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Being exposed to water damage and mold like that is so wrong. I can’t believe the council said it was “fine”. Infuriating.

  • @James-b7p2k
    @James-b7p2k ปีที่แล้ว +11

    12 year of the Conservative party this is what happens

  • @ReviewBoard-uy5nv
    @ReviewBoard-uy5nv ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Yes, but the richer are getting richer though. So nothing will change. This is the Tory legacy.

    • @williebeamish5879
      @williebeamish5879 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same in the US. Quickly heading towards a 3rd world country, which "business" appears to want, while the top 10% garner 90% of the country's wealth.

    • @kenyonbissett3512
      @kenyonbissett3512 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just a new aristocracy and gentry landowners. This time they don’t have titles. Still the same slumlords.

    • @annebuckley3474
      @annebuckley3474 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Vote Labour

    • @firstlast8258
      @firstlast8258 ปีที่แล้ว

      Change is the only constant

  • @sueharrison9115
    @sueharrison9115 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The compassion and decency shown here restores my faith in humanity What beautiful people!I’ve never known a more callous Government and I share their anger at what they are doing /have done to our communities and the lives of struggling families .

  • @lindabonomi7274
    @lindabonomi7274 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing people...amazing video!

  • @devilmyke
    @devilmyke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats scary..theres nowhere for the highest priority people to move into in an emergency

  • @shehlak
    @shehlak ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This month gas and electricity bill was 400 pounds. This is crazy.. I don't know why and how people are allowing this.

  • @markmetters6506
    @markmetters6506 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You always feel welcome in the Northeast of England! Top Job...

  • @robertmcgowan4149
    @robertmcgowan4149 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The lady afraid she is going to be homeless is heartbreaking. " What is UKranian for Cake" Geordies are the salt of the earth!! I love the people of Newcastle!! Robert New York City.

  • @HA05GER
    @HA05GER ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please people remember this on the next general election this really shouldn't happen in a wealthy country like England.

  • @RankinMsP
    @RankinMsP ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rishi and those other bar stewards should be forced to sit and watch this publicly.

  • @janeeden919
    @janeeden919 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m just curious as to why people think that humans shouldn’t experience any kind of hardship in life. It’s wonderful and natural to want to help, but it’s not necessarily the government of the individual’s fault. Life has been tough for most people since humans started walking upright.

  • @VoteBlue4Peace-LoveInUSAagain
    @VoteBlue4Peace-LoveInUSAagain ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so inspiring! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @pri2816
    @pri2816 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When that straw comes that breaks the camel’s back the uproar will be forced by women and mothers

    • @janebaker966
      @janebaker966 ปีที่แล้ว

      No I don't think so. All that strong woman stuff is a myth. It's not for real.

  • @sarahheaton7735
    @sarahheaton7735 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m living near Newcastle. Where is this organisation? I can donate some toys for the children. Kids need some gift for their Xmas.

  • @patrickbonney8082
    @patrickbonney8082 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Norway are one of the top world suppliers of oil and gas.They get it from the north Sea. Like the UK.

  • @cindyhaferbecker2966
    @cindyhaferbecker2966 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So disgusting that your government wont help those ladies. I wonder how many taxes go to the Monarchy to support their lavish lifestyle?? All those taxes could be going to help the people live a nice life, with shelter and heat and food.

  • @EdLeslie-h4w
    @EdLeslie-h4w 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to Britain..... From a Brit living in Austria.

  • @pattyperkins5007
    @pattyperkins5007 ปีที่แล้ว

    🌹this breaks my heart.

  • @polandsangel
    @polandsangel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This breaks my heart❤ bless this angel of a lady ❤

  • @njs2311
    @njs2311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    there is not enough money in the world to value the work these women do.