Poor families more resourceful in past, says top Tory Lee Anderson

Ashfield MP Lee Anderson says 'our garden was our foodbank' when he grew up in a mining town

"Things were more expensive I think back in the Seventies. Food was definitely more expensive, relatively speaking," he told the podcast.

When challenged that people some parts of the country today would not have a garden to grow vegetables in, he replied: "The point I was making was people were more resourceful when I was growing up as a child. Since then he has found himself at the centre of media storms for his outspoken views on issues such as migrant Channel crossings, his support for the death penalty, and the use of food banks.needed to learn how to cook and budget "properly"He later defended his comments, saying he was glad to have started a "debate" on the issue.

Pressed on whether higher housing costs in places like Barking, a London borough, could lead people on this income to use a food bank, he replied: "Where are they?" His comments earned him a rebuke from Labour MP Fleur Anderson, who accused him of making "provocative statements completely detached from the facts".

Vi har opsummeret denne nyhed, så du kan læse den hurtigt. Hvis du er interesseret i nyheden, kan du læse hele teksten her. Læs mere:

bbcemt /  🏆 120. in UK

Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter

Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.

Rishi Sunak’s Brexit breakthrough will wean his party off its addiction to Boris JohnsonSunak's ties to Tory backbenchers now look stronger than they have since he became leader
Læs mere »

Love Island fans think pregnant Laura Anderson hinted at baby's genderLOVE Island fans think pregnant Laura Anderson has dropped a huge hint about her baby’s gender. Laura, 33, is expecting her first child with her ex-boyfriend and soap star Gary Lucy. As her b…
Læs mere »

EU Law Will Have 'Small And Limited Role' In Northern Ireland, Rishi Sunak SaysThe DUP and Tory backbenchers are now poring over the details of Windsor Framework.
Læs mere »

Laura Anderson and Gary Lucy’s toxic baby feudFormer Love Island 2018 star Laura Anderson is ready to be a single mum following her split from Gary Lucy. Read more on heatworld.
Læs mere »