TUC slams “condescending” comments from Conservative MP on foodbanks

Responding to the comments made by Conservative MP Lee Anderson suggesting people use foodbanks because they can’t cook or budget properly, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“Many people who use foodbanks are in work. These remarks are insulting and show how out of touch Conservative MPs and ministers are with the cost of living emergency.

“While the government sits on its hands, families across Britain are being pushed to the brink by soaring bills and prices.

“Rather than being condescending, Conservative politicians should be putting pressure on the chancellor to call an emergency budget.”