Press Release: WEST MIDLANDS MEP TO LAUNCH NEW DEBT ADVICE BOOKLET IN CHELMSLEY
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| Mandy Wilson and Nikki Sinclaire MEP ahead of Mondays launch |
After hundreds of letters from concerned constituents who are looking
for somewhere to turn, one West Midlands MEP is launching her own guide on
where to turn when you are feeling the stress of financial problems.
On January 7th 2013, Nikki and her team will launch her new
money matters booklet in Chelmsley Wood.
The booklet entitled, “Money Matters, and so does debt” has been
produced by Nikki Sinclaire MEP and her team in response to the many letters
asking for advice on issues such as benefits or budget planning. Topics dealt
with in the booklet include budget planning, priority debts and pay day loans.
In the run up to Christmas it is estimated that as many as four million
people have taken out a payday style loan in the run up to the festive season.
This is the equivalent of almost 1 in 6 households.
For the month of January, Nikki’s team will take up a stand once a week
in Asda in Chelmsley Wood to distribute the magazines, as well as to
talk to constituents about any concerns they may have.
In a YouGov poll conducted in December 2012, it is estimated that as
many as 31% of Brits have gone into debt to fund Christmas.
Nikki Sinclaire said, “Growing up on a council estate, money was tight
in my family and I know the struggles of having to juggle what you can and
cannot pay each month. Money worries can cause great amounts of stress. I hope
this booklet can help direct my constituents in the right direction of services
that can really help them”.
“Debt is a form of control and prevents people from improving their own
lives. The key is to get people talking about debt and taking control of their
own financial situation”.
The We Demand a Referendum MEP also welcomes people to come along to the
stall to discuss any issue at all that they think that Nikki may be able to
help with.
The stall will be open at the Asda in Chelmsley Wood from 10am until 4pm
on the following dates in January:
Monday 7th January
Monday 14th January
Thursday 24th January
Tuesday 29th January
Constituents can ring to request a booklet on 0121 359 5933 or can email
the team on NikkiMep@gmail.com
