Good day ladies and gentlemen. My name is xxx xxxx, and I am a member of the debate team at Oxford University. First, let me thank you for granting me the opportunity to speak at such a relevant event as the Oxford Schools Regional Debate Competition. It is truly an honour, thank you!
Today, I will talk about what in my opinion is one of the biggest problems here in the UK. I am here to give a speech entitled “Poverty in the UK”. Firstly, I am going to briefly account for the increasing poverty in the United Kingdom and its effects on the population. Based on detailed analysis of articles and videos I will discuss and share the possible consequences of the current austerity policies, and the different attitudes towards poverty. But first I would like to ask you a question. How is it that the UK, a country with one of the world's largest economies, has a rising number of people who cannot provide food for their families and what are the consequences of the poverty in the UK.
Poverty in the UK has grown to a much larger degree. Today over 14 million people in the UK live in poverty which is more than a fifth of the country’s population. So, what does this mean? I think you will agree with me that poverty is not only about not having enough money to meet basic needs including food, clothing, and shelter. Poverty is more, much more than just not having enough money, it's about not having the same opportunities, access to education, and a voice in the communities they live in. Because a fifth of the population in the UK are being excluded from society, some more than others of course, it will cause a tremendous problem for the UK in the future. How many of you are familiar with or have heard about the distribution of food parcels to people in need?
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