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Recreating Orwell's journey
80 years after George Orwell went on The Road to Wigan Pier, we recreated his journey reporting on how thing have changed. Click on areas on the interactive map to discover the area-by-area picture.
The Stories
Episode 11: Leeds
Poverty dehumanises us all
Heartbreaking stories of poverty in Leeds and how people are fighting back with the 'humanifesto'
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The People
I lost my job then I lost my home
Read Gary's story
I was knocked off my bike so lost my job - now I'm struggling on benefits
Read Vincent's story
We help people get back on their feet - I know what it's like to have nothing
Read Becky's story
I was homeless - now I'm applying for university
Read Ryan's story
I tried to kill myself a few weeks ago, I don't have a penny to my name
Read Kyle's story
Our customers are homeless and struggling but we need places where people can meet
Read Lawrence's story
People are broken because of Universal Credit
Read Joanne's story
I didn't have a childhood - I thought I didn't have a future
Read Josh's story
I lost my job then my home - I threw myself in the canal because I couldn't see a way out
Read John's story
People are feeling very isolated
Read Geraldine's story
There aren't any real jobs here any more
Read Margaret's story
I still live at home so I can have money
Read John-Jo's story
I'm a pensioner and come to the foodbank for breakfast
Read Mary's story
My landlord threw me out when I was pregnant
Read Amina's story
The Jobcentre decides if I eat or go hungry
Read Geoff's story
I pay £100 a week for a basement flat - it's depressing but better than nothing
Read Roger's story
My children live abroad and I don't blame them - they need opportunites
Read Jean's story
I want to be a good dad: this is my last chance
Read John's story
Services are too stretched... the vulnerable need more help
Read John's story
I had a stroke at 29 and everything changed
Read Valerie's story
I couldn't afford to keep my job
Read Sam's story