I, Daniel Blake, am a citizen. Nothing more and nothing less.

I am not a client, a customer nor a service user
I am not a shirker, a scrounger, a beggar, nor a thief
I am 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 the 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 treat me with respect.
I, Daniel Blake, am a citizen.
Nothing more and nothing less.