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Dave Burke

Desperate handwritten notes describe impact of cuts and beg people not to vote Tory

People affected by a decade of Tory cuts and neglect are sharing their heartbreaking stories in handwritten notes across the country - urging voters to oust Boris Johnson and co.

The signs describe how cruel Universal Credit changes, NHS underfunding and cuts to schools have had a negative impact on their lives.

One, left on a lamppost in Bristol, recounts how the Universal Credit system has left families in debt - and says "I don't think we can take five more years of this".

Another said there are "too many dead on our watch".

And one, which claims to be from a headteacher in Birmingham, says

The handwritten letters have been shared on social media using the hashtag #ToryStory.

A handwritten note left on a lamppost in Bristol (SWNS)

The letter in Bristol states: "I've lived in poverty for a decade.

"When I needed help from mental health support services it took eight months.

"I have lived in cramped conditions and the waiting list for a council flat is taking years.

"I've comforted colleagues in tears because the Universal Credit system stopped them getting child benefits for months at a time.

"Some friends have had breakdowns. Others are homeless in B&Bs.

"Nearly everyone I know lives in debt. Schools are crumbling. GP surgeries are always busy. Rent is always going up. No place for kids to go.

People affected by Tory policies are sharing their heartbreaking stories (MyToryStory1/Twitter)

"I don't think we can take another five years of this.

"We need to get the Tories out. Please vote."

Another heartbreaking note says: "My youngest has sensory development delay possible autism and epilepsy.

"It has taken 8 months to get her referred to a paediatrician who has referred her to hospital to get therapies and autism assessment.

"The waiting list is 18 months! She struggles everyday but we can't get help from the NHS any sooner.

"It breaks my heart. Vote out this cruel government. #ToryStory"

One voter urged others to save the NHS by picking Labour (MyToryStory1/Twitter)

And another says: "Acute mental health services are in crisis. My brother died of suicide partly because there is a lack of provision - one phone number to a helpline open 2 hours a day.

"Austerity has decimated the NHS - Not enough beds, staff or therapies.

"Vote Labour to get the Tories out of power. Too many dead on our watch!"

A handwritten note in Norwich states: "Remember the Children's Centre on Wolfe Road? It helped hundreds of families in the area, including mine.

"Tory cuts closed it. Vote Labour in Norwich North to get our children's centres back."

Tory policies have devastated communities (MyToryStory1/Twitter)

Another, which says it's posted by a headteacher in Birmingham, says: "We recently had to make 7 teaching assistants redundant.

"This has led to a reduction of interventions for our pupils who are struggling to keep up.

"This in turn puts more pressure on the remaining staff. I can see further redundancies ahead to make a difference to children in my area however it makes you question your sanity working in a system that is hell bent on working against you.

"Birmingham schools have lost £147m since 2015!"

 
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