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Is this real? The evil of targets

Posted on 03/29/201308/05/2024 by Jess Steele

I was forwarded this by one of our community organisers. As I read it I kept thinking this cannot be true. I hope it is fake but I have a horrible feeling that it’s a true reflection of JobCentre/DWP culture in any case.

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East London – 10 years of regeneration
Speech at the launch of Jericho Road Solutions, 15th May 2013
2021
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2020
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2019
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  • Statement regarding Hastings Pier
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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