These 'quick fixes' can never work. Basically, the world is overpopulated and there simply isn't enough to go around. The working class and, to a certain extent, the middle class, were relatively poor for hundreds of years. We pick on one generation, who had it pretty good, and slate them for being so lucky. What's happening is a return to some sort of normality. Everyone cannot have everything, otherwise there would be no point in being human. Striving for our goals is what makes us what we are.
Albs will tell you it's Tony Bliar's fault for raising expectations beyond reasonable bounds....and he may have a point. If you are of moderate intelligence and you work hard, you have a good chance of making a decent life for yourself. If you are thick, too fat or lazy, know your place and be thankful for what you've got
I'm in line to be Jaime's employment minister, by the way.