Michael Gove might distinguish between the deserving and undeserving poor, but Jesus doesn’t
By 
George Pitcher2022-06-22T18:04:00
The Levelling Up secretary recently said the government can’t help everyone struggling with the cost of living crisis. Rev George Pitcher asks: why not?
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