On one of Liverpool's famous streets, two issues top the agenda

It's a baking summer's day on Liverpool's Lodge Lane and Mo Younis is gathering stock ahead of what he hopes will be a good day of business.

"It has been awesome. There has been lots of support from the local community. I have been doing offers because I want to give something back for how much support they gave me." With a general election now just a couple of weeks away, the cost of living appears to be one major issue on the minds of the people of Lodge Lane and Liverpool 8. But many people's minds are also on what is taking place thousands of miles away from this city in the Middle East.

The young businessman had not intended to live in Liverpool for the long-term, having come here initially only for an English language course. But when he lost his job in Egypt and had his visa rejected, he had to stay and was granted refugee status. The Fans Supporting Foodbanks group, known for collecting food for those who need it outside Liverpool and Everton games, are running their weekly pantry in the Tiber Square area.

"We get roughly 100 people every Thursday coming here," she adds. "It is sad when you see the same people coming again and again. This should not be happening in 2024 in this country."

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