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"I know I'm going to lose my gaff to bills. So I'm sleeping rough now to get used to it"

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Sitting against a shop front in the Gay Village, tucked in layers of clothing and a wet sleeping bag, a man watches cars and pedestrians go by.

James, who asked to change his name to protect his identity, is happy to speak about the impact the cost of living crisis is having on him, But he’s quick to mention one important detail about himself. “I’m not homeless.” the 54-year-old man says.

Having been on the streets for 25 years, James got a place to stay in September thanks to Manchester City Council and a housing agency.

But he says the pile-up of bills and debts has left him in a desperate situation once again. READ MORE: Dad 'lived in a tent with needle hanging out of arm' - but is saved by fishing "When I was on the street I was never in debt, but when I tried to get somewhere to settle debts have gone through the roof. "I should be on £300 and odd a fortnight with my illnesses but I'm only on £200 and I've got my loans coming out which is leaving me in arrears.

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