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Cost Of Living Crisis Protest In Britain

Thousands of workers and campaigners are all set to protest against the rising cost-of-living crisis across Britain.

The sufferers will rally on Saturday in different cities across Britain to demand better jobs and living conditions.

Dozens of Trade Unions and Campaigners groups also supported the event.

Inflation is surging with CPI already at 7.5 percent and, people are facing an increase in their bills and National Insurance payments as of April 1.

According to research data, approximately 22 million people will see an annual increase of £693 on their energy bills due to the price cap rise.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said, “There are workers up and down Britain fighting for fair pay so they can afford to put food on the table and heat their homes.”

“Whether it’s refuse workers on strike in Coventry or construction workers on strike in Scunthorpe, where employers can pay, they should pay,” she added.

Labour MP Richard Burgon hit out at oil and gas giants by saying, “People should come before profit and those companies should be hit with a massive windfall tax that could be used to lower people’s bills, tackle food poverty and tackle the growing NHS backlog.”

NHS Public co-chairman Dr. Tony O’Sullivan called the government “callous.” Poverty is spreading like a pandemic. We demand emergency funding for the NHS and people living in crisis,” he added.

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