Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab):...Of course, we
also have our food banks. Newcastle United Supporters Trust is one
of the most impressive organisations I have ever seen. As a
Newcastle United supporter, one of the most inspiring sights on a
Saturday when walking past St James’ Park is the Newcastle United
Supporters Trust stall, where those shaking the buckets, as I have
done, will find people putting in £1, £5, £10 or £20. We should not
need food banks, but when we do,...Request free trial
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(Lab):...Of course, we also have our food banks. Newcastle United
Supporters Trust is one of the most impressive organisations I have
ever seen. As a Newcastle United supporter, one of the most
inspiring sights on a Saturday when walking past St James’ Park is
the Newcastle United Supporters Trust stall, where those shaking
the buckets, as I have done, will find people putting in £1, £5,
£10 or £20. We should not need food banks, but when we do, such
generosity from Geordies and people across the country is
inspiring. Although we cannot have stalls on the streets—we have no
more football matches for a while—we still get fantastic support
online. Food is being donated by businesses such as Fenwick, TK
Maxx and Thorntons. Geordies from Newcastle, but also from
Brighton, London and, I understand, the Falkland Islands have donated
money online. We also have Newcastle United Foundation, which is
delivering hot meals to schoolchildren. They all need our support,
as do our theatres, cinemas and charities...
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