Walking through the quiet streets of Farnworth there was growing frustration amongst voters, with many refusing to see hope for the future.
29.06.2024 - 08:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
When Nic Gorton received the keys to her first home, it was a moment of pride. The single mum finally had her foot on the housing ladder and was optimistic about the future.
Two years on, her mortgage payments have more than doubled and she's struggling to make ends meet.
"I thought being a homeowner should make you better off, but it's gone terribly," said Ms Gorton, a hairdresser. "Everything is more expensive, so even though I'm earning alright money, I'm no better off. I shouldn't be struggling but I am."
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She's far from the only one. Millions of homeowners saw their mortgage costs spiral as interest rates soared in the wake of Liz Truss's catastrophic mini-Budget in October 2022.
Almost two years on, many like Ms Gorton have still not forgiven the Conservative Party. When she heads out to vote in the general election later this week, she will be doing so with change in mind.
She says she is desperate to see the back of the Tories so will be voting Labour. "The country has just gone to pot," she said. "Everything is cr*p.
"If you want a doctors appointment, you can't get one. If you are in hospital, you're waiting 13 hours."
Ms Gorton explains that her 12-year-old daughter has been on NHS waiting list for an ear operation for four years. "In the time she has waited, she has gone deaf," she explained. "That could could affect her life choices, it's not fair.
"Something has to change." On a sunny morning speaking to voters in Bury town centre, the word 'change' comes up often. On the need for it, the consensus is almost unanimous, but where people disagree is on who can make things better.
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Walking through the quiet streets of Farnworth there was growing frustration amongst voters, with many refusing to see hope for the future.
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