OAP forced to live on just three tins of beans amid cost of living crisis
"When I looked in his eyes I could see that he was lost.James worries that the situation for OAPs will get worse this winter when gas and electricity prices are expected to rise again.
He added: "I explained to him that it's likely the bills are going to go up again this winter and he just looked at me and said 'if I have to go and join my wife at least I won't be on the street corner begging for money'. "That really got me. Wanting to die because you can’t afford to live is the lowest we can make someone feel.James called on the Government to take decisive action to help vulnerable Brits through the crisis.This week, hard-up Brits were set to receive a
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