“Hunger is being used as a weapon against people to discipline them.” Ken Loach on the cruelty of the benefits system. ________________________________________________________________________   First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I …

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I, Daniel Blake Director Ken Loach – Screenwriter Paul Laverty I do not normally go to cinemas, I would rather watch a film at home, but I made an exception to go to see I, Daniel Blake which won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in France earlier this year. I, Daniel …

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