I am not a client, a customer, nor a service user.
I am not a shirker, a scrounger, a beggar, nor a thief.
I'm not a National Insurance Number or blip on a screen.
I paid my dues, never a penny short, and proud to do so.
I don't tug the forelock, but look my neighbour in the eye and help him if I can.
I don't accept or seek charity.
My name is Daniel Blake.
I am a man, not a dog.
As such, I demand my rights, I demand you to treat me with respect.
I, Daniel Blake, am a citizen, nothing more and nothing less.
Thank you.
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