Austerity is making people physically sick | Dawn Foster
by Dawn Foster from on (#17X7A)
People in the most economically deprived parts of the country report bigger rises in ill health since 2001 than those in wealthier areas cushioned from the cuts
If you'd followed some of the political fallout of Iain Duncan Smith's resignation over the weekend, you'd be forgiven for thinking the main casualty of his time in office was now David Cameron's pride, and the hopes of the Remain campaign. While the former work and pensions secretary said he was resigning as he could no longer inflict cuts on the poor, disabled people, young families and anyone who isn't comfortably wealthy, few commentators believed he'd actually found his conscience at long last.
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