'Hard-up' town offered aid Peasants come to town's aid
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.COUNCILLORS in Stockport, Greater Manchester, voted last night to 'explore the potential' of a friendship agreement with peasant farmers in the Okara district of Pakistan, writes John Arlidge.
Villagers in the Punjabi region want to airlift free fruit and vegetables to the town to feed the elderly and 'other hard-up people' after reading newspaper reports of its plight during the recession.
Councillors were told that the offer may have damaged Stockport's reputation and some said residents would feel guilty about accepting free food from the Indian sub-continent, where many people were malnourished. Others insisted that the food - to be flown over on jumbo jets - would be welcome. Maureen Rowles, a Labour councillor, said: 'Let's not pretend that we don't have our problems here too.'
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments