Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
People in a Lancashire town say they "don't know where the money will come from" if bills go up.
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Notable Quotes
"They're trying to survive and I think a lot of them are surviving rather than living, which is a very sad place to be."
— Jules Pritchard , Activist
"I don't know where the money will come from."
— Alison Grant , Activist
"It's a juggling act."
— Alison Grant , Activist
"Everything has just rocketed."
— June Divine , Activist
Key People
A community centre user who expresses concerns over rising energy costs.
A class leader at the ABD Centre in Bacup who speaks about the challenges faced by pensioners in the community.
Runs a weekly luncheon at the community centre aimed at providing affordable meals.
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People in a Lancashire town say they "don't know where the money will come from" if bills go up.
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