The Trussell Trust Northern Ireland(@Trussell_NI) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was encouraging to see MPs at the DUP conference reinforce their support to at Westminster.

We need urgent interventions from a restored NI Executive to provide support for households this winter and deliver a long-term anti-poverty plan.

It was encouraging to see MPs at the @duponline conference reinforce their support to #guaranteeouressentials at Westminster.

We need urgent interventions from a restored NI Executive to provide support for households this winter and deliver a long-term anti-poverty plan.
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Cambridge City Foodbank(@foodbankcambs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Over the last 12 months, the need for our support has grown by 15%.

We need to ensure that the level of social security payments allows people to afford the basics. This is why we’re backing the campaign.

Learn about the campaign: trusselltrust.org/get-involved/c…

Over the last 12 months, the need for our support has grown by 15%.

We need to ensure that the level of social security payments allows people to afford the basics. This is why we’re backing the #GuaranteeOurEssentials campaign.

Learn about the campaign: trusselltrust.org/get-involved/c…
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Cambridge City Foodbank(@foodbankcambs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After an injury Steve had to leave the job he loved.

Our system should be there to support us when we face tough times. But Steve found benefits don’t cover the essentials.

The petition closes soon. Sign here: action.trusselltrust.org/guarantee-our-…

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Zarah Sultana MP(@zarahsultana) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our welfare system should be a safety net supporting everyone in need of help, yet more & more are struggling to make ends meet.

That’s why I’m supporting the campaign, demanding that the basic rate of Universal Credit at least covers life’s essentials.

Our welfare system should be a safety net supporting everyone in need of help, yet more & more are struggling to make ends meet.

That’s why I’m supporting the #GuaranteeOurEssentials campaign, demanding that the basic rate of Universal Credit at least covers life’s essentials.
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Deidre Brock MP(@DeidreBrock) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Following a recent meeting with EdinburghFoodProject, I raised Joseph Rowntree Foundation & The Trussell Trust's campaign, which shows 90% of low-income households on Universal Credit can’t afford the basics. The Minister's answer was less than satisfactory…

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Diabetes UK Midlands & East of England(@DiabetesUKMidsE) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are joining the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, the Trussell Trust, and other leading charities to call for an “Essentials Guarantee”, a new law to make sure Universal Credit’s basic rate is always at least enough for people to afford the essentials.

We are joining the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, the Trussell Trust, and other leading charities to call for an “Essentials Guarantee”, a new law to make sure Universal Credit’s basic rate is always at least enough for people to afford the essentials. #GuaranteeOurEssentials
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Southend Foodbank(@SouthendFoodBan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

HUNGER IN THE UK: One in seven people faced hunger across the UK because they simply didn't have enough money for the essentials. That’s 11.3 million people in our society who have cut back on food or skipped meals entirely. Join the campaign to

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Citizens Advice Newcastle(@CitAdvNewcastle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Universal Credit and the cost of essentials doesn't add up. Together we can move more people to learn about the The Trussell Trust campaign and urge them to join us in calling on the UK government to guarantee our essentials.

Universal Credit and the cost of essentials doesn't add up. Together we can move more people to learn about the @TrussellTrust campaign and urge them to join us in calling on the UK government to guarantee our essentials. #GuaranteeOurEssentials
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NICVA(@NICVA) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Food banks are seeing the highest ever level of need because incomes are too low for people to afford the essentials.

Lynda our Faith Project Coordinator visited the Trussell Trust stall today to support their campaign.

No one should go without.

Food banks are seeing the highest ever level of need because incomes are too low for people to afford the essentials.

Lynda our Faith Project Coordinator visited the Trussell Trust stall today to support their #GuaranteeOurEssentials campaign.

No one should go without.
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AdviceUK(@AdviceUK) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨People living in poverty find it harder to live a healthy life, live with more illnesses, and die earlier than rest of population.
New The King's Fund report with @JRF_uk exposes the staggering toll poverty is taking on NHS services.
It’s time to

🚨People living in poverty find it harder to live a healthy life, live with more illnesses, and die earlier than rest of population.
New @TheKingsFund report with @JRF_uk exposes the staggering toll poverty is taking on NHS services.
It’s time to #GuaranteeOurEssentials
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South & East Bristol Foodbank(@sebfoodbank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last year across Bristol and South Glos there was a 22% increase in the number of people receiving a foodbank parcel.
That’s why we along with (Bristol North West Foodbank, North Bristol & South Glos Foodbank) are joining @trusselltrust and Joseph Rowntree Foundation in calling on the UK Government to .

Last year across Bristol and South Glos there was a 22% increase in the number of people receiving a foodbank parcel.
That’s why we along with (@brisnwfoodbank, @nbsgfoodbank) are joining @trusselltrust and @jrf_uk in calling on the UK Government to #GuaranteeourEssentials.
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Cambridge City Foodbank(@foodbankcambs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“I probably only eat every two days so my children can be fed.”

Heartbreaking reporting from Big Issue shows the need to back the campaign to .

It only takes a minute to sign the petition and it could help so many.

Sign here: trusselltrust.org/get-involved/c…

“I probably only eat every two days so my children can be fed.”

Heartbreaking reporting from @BigIssue shows the need to back the campaign to #GuaranteeOurEssentials.

It only takes a minute to sign the petition and it could help so many. 

Sign here: trusselltrust.org/get-involved/c…
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Alice Hawkins Community Projects(@AliceHawkinsCP) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are joining the Trussell Trust and other leading charities to call for an “Essentials Guarantee”, a new law to make sure Universal Credit’s basic rate is always at least enough for people to afford the essentials. Please sign!

action.trusselltrust.org/nearly-3-milli…

We are joining the Trussell Trust and other leading charities to call for an “Essentials Guarantee”, a new law to make sure Universal Credit’s basic rate is always at least enough for people to afford the essentials. #GuaranteeOurEssentials Please sign!

action.trusselltrust.org/nearly-3-milli…
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BASW(@BASW_UK) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⚠️ New The King's Fund report with @JRF_uk exposes the staggering toll poverty is taking on NHS services.

💵 Rising costs for food, heating, clothes & transport are making it harder for people to live a healthy life. It cannot continue.

⏰ It’s time to ⬇️

⚠️ New @TheKingsFund report with @JRF_uk exposes the staggering toll poverty is taking on NHS services.

💵 Rising costs for food, heating, clothes & transport are making it harder for people to live a healthy life. It cannot continue.

⏰ It’s time to #GuaranteeOurEssentials ⬇️
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