Which? poll says many 'borrowing money for food'

[super jumbe]

One in five UK households borrowed money or used savings to cover food costs in April, a Which? survey says.

It suggests the equivalent of five million households used credit cards, overdrafts or savings to buy food.

The consumer group tracks the spending habits and behaviours of 2,000 people every month.

Which? boss Richard Lloyd described the findings as "shocking". The government said tax and benefit changes meant working households were now better off.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22417334

[GastonJ]

It is shocking that people would have to borrow money to eat in this day and age, however you also have to wonder what they have spent their money on instead. Food is generally No.2 priority for me, place to live first, food second, bills third - more or less. Usual half truths in that story from the government though

"The government said tax and benefit changes meant working households were now better off."

Those that aren't working, are sick or pensioners can f**k off and die then? That'll get rid of the unemployed, sick and pensioners. Obviously the master plan is showing through at last. The problem is where will we bury them all, or sweep them under the carpet?