Demand for school uniform bank 'has never been higher'
One mother said uniform costs had "really eaten" into her budget.
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"The cost of uniform, despite the government guidelines, is still rising in price and people just cannot afford it."
— Petra Davies , Activist
"It is a big help."
— Viktoria , Other
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One mother said uniform costs had "really eaten" into her budget.
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