Under the last government, Chi Onwurah asked, "Why is this Government making it so hard for our kids?" Now, Labour is in power, but they have failed to commit to scrapping the Benefit Cap and NRPF, two of the biggest drivers of child poverty. Families in Newcastle—and across the UK—cannot wait. Labour must act now.

Newcastle City Council Exposed for Damp & Mould Failures

Newcastle City Council ranks among the worst in Britain for damp and mould, yet tenants like Parvin are still waiting for real repairs. After months of ignored complaints, Food & Solidarity took action—delivering a Certificate of Incompetence to the council, exposing their failure to provide safe housing.

This isn’t just one case. almost 2,000 council homes in Newcastle suffer from damp, mould, and delayed repairs. If you’re facing similar conditions, you’re not alone. Join the fight for safe homes.

👉 Report your housing issue now:www.foodandsolidarity.org/help
👉 Get involved:www.foodandsolidarity.org/join

Union membership gives workers the power to fight for better wages and conditions—but what about struggles beyond the workplace? Food & Solidarity builds on the same principles of solidarity and direct action, supporting members with food, housing, and community organizing. Together, we strengthen our movements and win real change.

Join the Fight Against Black Mould

✅Black mould clean up shouldn’t be the tenant’s responsibility when it results from poor maintenance. If you’re facing mould problems, you don’t have to fight alone.
✅Landlords and politicians won’t change unless we force them to.
✅If you’re living with black mould and unsafe housing conditions, you don’t have to fight alone.
✅Join Food & Solidarity today and take action with us. Together, we can demand safe, healthy homes for everyone.

With nearly 1,000 university jobs at risk in the North East, mass redundancies threaten workers and communities. Learn why union membership, community empowerment, and solidarity with striking university staff are crucial in the fight against job cuts

Child poverty in the UK is a crisis that cannot be ignored. As the Labour government continues to fail to address the root causes of poverty, grassroots organisations like Food & Solidarity are pushing for real, systemic change. Recent developments surrounding the National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP) have sparked outrage, particularly as it is now delayed until at least April 2026. While this was once seen as a hopeful initiative to combat hunger in schools, the delay highlights the ongoing failures of the system. At the same time, local actions like the fun run and marches have made it clear that the people are demanding more than just temporary solutions.

Food & Solidarity is mobilizing a national campaign to end child poverty. With 4 million children affected, we demand the abolition of benefit caps and an end to “no recourse to public funds.” Join us in collective action—sign up by 15th Feb and attend a public meeting to help drive change.

Food & Solidarity isn’t a food bank—we’re a movement for change. We don’t believe in charity; we believe in solidarity. Volunteer with us to share food, build community power, and fight for justice.

Food & Solidarity has been named a Big Issue Changemaker 2025 for our relentless fight against poverty, evictions, and housing injustice. From delivering thousands of food parcels to stopping illegal evictions, we take action where others fail. The fight isn’t over—join us and stand for change!