MP Laura Sandys says in Telegraph:
"Rediscover 'make-do and mend' attitude.. to weather economic challenges."
Writing as a blogger for The Telegraph, Laura Sandys, MP for South Thanet, argued that "living standards aren't just about how much money comes into our homes or the economic policies pursued by the Government. Rather, living standards are shaped by how smart we are at managing our lives."
The full article can be read online:
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/laurasandys/100141691/in-these-tough-times-young-people-need-to-learn-to-cook-from-left-overs-and-change-a-plug/
Laura said:
"Today's 'throw-away' culture means many of us have lost the skills to make things last. In our kitchens, few under 30s know how to make a stew or use left-over for a soup. Many people would rather buy new than change a plug, fix a jumper or repair their shoes. By returning to the sort of "make do and mend" attitude that was so favoured by previous generations, we can be smart about maintaining our living standards despite the squeeze."
Laura's comments follow an Opposition Day debate in Parliament on Living Standards on Monday 5th March.
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