Election 2015: Conservative benefit cut options leaked

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Election 2015: Conservative benefit cut options leaked

Postby wendy » 27 Mar 2015, 19:19

Carer's Allowance - this could be restricted to those eligible for Universal Credit. Leaked documents suggest about 40% of claimants would lose out. DWP predicted saving - £1bn

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32084722?o ... ow_twitter
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Re: Election 2015: Conservative benefit cut options leaked

Postby maureenho » 27 Mar 2015, 19:38

We are heading back to Victorian values, workhouses will be opening up across the country with the benefit cuts the present Gov are looking to do.
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Re: Election 2015: Conservative benefit cut options leaked

Postby annie » 27 Mar 2015, 20:24

Targeting the sick and vulnerable yet again,
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Re: Election 2015: Conservative benefit cut options leaked

Postby Rosalind » 27 Mar 2015, 23:28

Very worrying.
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Re: Election 2015: Conservative benefit cut options leaked

Postby Honey » 28 Mar 2015, 01:44

Carers allowance is needed .
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