04 December 2013
A mini documentary sharing the stories and experiences of the people we met on the Austerity Uncovered tour.
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WATCH: Austerity Uncovered
04 December 2013
VIDEO: Austerity Uncovered – what we found out…
09 September 2013
Find out what happened on the Austerity Uncovered tour and hear some of the stories of how government cuts has impacted on real people’s lives.
Day 12: Swindon – Falling through the cracks
29 June 2013
Once considered a ‘boom’ town but now suffering from a lack of job opportunities…
Day 11: Reading – feeling the squeeze
28 June 2013
Day 11 of the Austerity Uncovered tour brought us to Reading.
Luton: “Too poor to live. Too poor to die”
27 June 2013
Austerity Uncovered visits Luton and hears from people caught in a poverty trap.
Day 9: Corby and Northampton
26 June 2013
From eviction threats over the bedroom tax, to cuts in disability living allowance and zero hours contracts…
TUC President’s view from the tour
25 June 2013
Lesley Mercer writes about two moments that stood out for her on the Austerity Uncovered tour.
Day 8: Nottingham and Ilkeston – Empty high streets, empty nurseries
25 June 2013
Children lose their nursery & business owners speak out as trade gets sparser.
Day 7 – Halifax & Todmorden: what’s left for young people?
23 June 2013
“When areas lose their industries it’s young people who are paying the heaviest price.”
Day 6 – Sheffield: Neighbours bridging the gap
23 June 2013
Day six on the Austerity Uncovered bus has taken us all over the city of Sheffield.