'I came into Parliament to dismantle poverty - we need a new government ministry'

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#Bales2025FilmChallenge of June 16: a [favourite] child character

Blue Remembered Hills (Brian Gibson, 1979)

A group of children plays. It's sunny and lovely in the Forest of Dean, a day to remember for as long as one lives.

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Blue Remembered Hills (Brian Gibson, 1979)

Blue Remembered Hills (Brian Gibson, 1979) Jun 16 Youth Day The children playing in the Forest of Dean. From left to right: Raymond...

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https://www.bigissue.com/opinion/poverty-prevention-emergency-coping-cure-pecc/?ref=ActivityPub

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