The campaigning maverick Labour MP who became Margaret Thatcher's friend
Lord Field of Birkenhead dedicated his life to the challenge of eradicating poverty and helping to better the lives of the poor.
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State pension and benefits rise: How could the changes affect you?
Both state pension and benefits are increasing but there are concerns some pensioners could be forced into paying more tax.
More than half of Universal Credit claimants ran out of food last month
Research by anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust found more than 62% of people claiming the benefit are behind on bills or finding it a constant struggle.