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Britain is going hungry
Growing food poverty is among the realities of Tory Britain — radical solutions are needed, argues CHRIS STEPHENS MP

THE politics of food is essential. But, unfortunately, it is not stated often enough, nor the struggle of those who suffer from food insecurity, nor its causes. 

Yet, food insecurity reflects the broken social security and immigration systems we have in Britain.  

A recent visit to a Summer Lunch Club provided an illustrative example. 

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