Double amputee threatens to go on hunger strike

A severely disabled man has threatened to go on hunger strike over cuts to home help hours.

“Those who thought that people like me who are very vulnerable would not react to the cuts are very wrong,” said Mr Hancock.

“I have said that as an absolute last resort I will go on hunger strike.”

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