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The mum of a man with autism who worked unpaid for over four years at a Waitrose store in Greater Manchester has spoken out for the first time.

Tom Boyd, 27, had been doing unpaid work experience at the Cheadle Hulme shop for two full mornings every week, mainly stacking shelves.

His mum, Frances, said he's given more than 600 hours of his time 'purely because he wanted to belong, contribute and make a difference'.

However, when asked if he could have a few paid hours , Frances said she was 'shocked' by the 'dismissive' and 'cold' response. According to Frances, Waitrose said that Tom wouldn't be offered a paid job at the store because he 'couldn't do the full role'.

Mrs Boyd has taken to national TV today (October 22) after the story of her son gained national int

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