Philip Alston’s visit probing ‘human rights violations experienced by people living in poverty’ likely to cause political row in BritainA disabled former soldier who said he is so poor that he lost 16kg (2st 7lb) due to a lack of food is among the contributors to the first United Nations investigation into extreme poverty into the UK.Alexander Tiffin, a 30-year old from the Scottish Highlands, sent a diary of his life on universal credit to Prof Philip Alston, the UN rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, who is coming to Britain in November. Continue reading…
Via: Evidence to UN highlights extreme poverty in UK
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