Sanctions are being used as a punishment against vulnerable people: My Wigan Pier Story

In 1937, Orwell's book about poverty in Northern England shocked the country. In 2017 and 2018 the Daily Mirror retraced his route. On the way they stopped in Coventry and spoke to our Director.

Sue Bent, 59, is the Director at Coventry Law Centre - an open to all service. She tells Claire Donnelly of clients being punished with sanctions and of her fears Universal Credit will push people further into poverty.

Read the full article here:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/sanctions-being-used-punishment-against-12113768

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