Almondbury Councils Across England Are Having to Divert Their Financial Resources in Order to Rose Deal with Problems Caused by the Roll out of Universal Credit
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Universal Credit Almondbury Councils across England are having to divert their financial resources in order to Rose deal with problems caused by the roll out of Universal Credit. Covering Almondbury Waterloo, One of the biggest issues that will face Moldgreen,Dalton,Fenay Bridge, our residents over the next couple of years Lascelles Hall, Lepton,Cowmes is the roll out of Universal Credit. Single mum Sheryl Odlum who recently featured in the Huddersfield Examiner about her struggles says ‘the introduction Cllr Judith Hughes of the controversial Universal Credit monthly benefit has led to people waiting 07813 886 754 six weeks for money which is leading to eviction for non-payment of rent.’ Labour are calling for a halt to Universal Credit until the system is fixed. There are too many tragic stories being told of people being plunged into debt, poverty and misery. Our N HS Our HRI Councillor Judith Hughes and Louise Louise Peace Peace with the Labour Team at the 07411 708 696 Hands Around HRI event in December 2017, campaigning against the downgrading of HRI. The fight continues to save our precious hospital. Judith and Louise with Sheryl Odlum Email:[email protected] Promoted by Louise Peace on behalf of Judith Hughes both at 23 Benomley Crescent, Almondbury, Huddersfield HD5 8LT. Printed by Sheaf Graphics, 160 Bramwell Street, Sheffield S3 7PD, 07889 064 377 Mission Every Story Appeal November 2017 Dying to Kirklees Amnesty ‘Write for Right’ Work Charter Event December 2017 Kirklees Council supports the Mission with funding this funding is at risk. Due to council cuts. The Mission supports Chair of the Fire Labour has a proud history of standing up for Human Rights. vulnerable residents including homeless people. Labour will take action to tackle the root causes of homelessness, Authority Councillor That is why in 1948, Labour helped to bring about the Judith Hughes including safeguarding homeless hostels and other Universal Declaration of Human Rights, standing up for signing the Dying equality, justice and human dignity. And fifty years later our supported housing from crude Conservative cuts to housing to work Charter at Human Rights Act enshrined crucial protections in British benefit. More families are living in temporary West Yorkshire Fire law, empowering everyone. However, under the Tories, its accommodation, meaning 120,000 children spent last & Rescue future is uncertain. Labour will always defend the Human Christmas without a home to call their own. Judith and Authority. Judith Rights Act and fight any attempt to water down the Louise along attended the launch of the Every Story said, “I believe that protection it brings. At the event Judith and Louise wrote appeal to help raise much-needed funds. a sign of a civilised cards of support to individuals suffering from injustice society is one that across the world, Louise said ‘ It was a really well organised cares for the most and attended event and was nice to leave feeling that we vulnerable and we had done something constructive during the session’ at WYFRA are happy to support the TUC’s Dying to Work charter.” The charter guarantees rights for workers diagnosed with a terminal illness. November 2017 campaign against Tory budget plans • Working Families due to be £1400 per Year worse off Intergenerational Concert at Aden Court • Real Wages lower than they were in 2010 • Energy Bills have increased Louise and Judith supported the Almondbury PIPs (Pop in Pals) at an The Tories are offering no solutions to problems that Intergenerational Carol concert at Aden Court in Moldgreen, it’s a hard working families are facing, our country is marked proven fact that intergenerational work contributes to a sustainable by growing inequality and injustice. community and helps address inequalities..