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Title: Yet another U turn (politics)
Post by: albitz on 13 June 2011, 09:44:00

This lot defy the laws of physics by walking upright without a backbone. No courage and the only convictions are the of the criminal type (for stealing from the taxpayers)
http://news.aol.co.uk/main-news/story/benefit-cap-plan-could-be-revised/1846581/

Title: Re: Yet another U turn (politics)
Post by: Banjax on 13 June 2011, 10:09:17

I'm pretty sure the first "widow of war hero loses benefits" headline in the Daily Fail is steering their thoughts on this one  ::)

I'm also prety sure you'd be head of the line moaning about this disgrace en all  ;D

they've announced a few exemptions....dont see the problem, really  :o

Title: Re: Yet another U turn (politics)
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 June 2011, 15:07:13

U - turns are the new MP's expenses, it appears. ;)

Title: Re: Yet another U turn (politics)
Post by: albitz on 13 June 2011, 15:58:42

Apparently the average wage is £26,000. I dont see how it can be justified for someone on benefits to get more than that.
No wonder we have lots of people who dont want to work.
I can assure you BJ that if they implement their promise to ensure people cant get more on benefits than the average wage earner you will not hear me moaning about it.
Imo, benefits shouldnt actually involve money being paid at all. It should mean rent paid (or mortage within reason) vouchers for reasonable amounts of food,electric, gas and some clothes vouchers for Asda/Tesco etc.
The whole point should be to ensure people in hardship dont lose the roof over their head, starve or freeze. A standard of living beyond that should be gained by "the sweat of the brow". ;)