Re: Cameron's Benefit Cuts (again).
The benefit system was instigated to help those who, for no fault of their own, needed help. No one would argue with that principle. Unfortunately SOME people regard it as providing an easy passage through life. No one would agree with that. So, the problem is how to provide the first while denying the second. Answers on a postcard please.Re: Cameron's Benefit Cuts (again).
Re: Cameron's Benefit Cuts (again).
Re: Cameron's Benefit Cuts (again).
The problems that his proposed cuts will cause must be frightening for those under 25 year olds who have families of their own.Re: Cameron's Benefit Cuts (again).
Re: Cameron's Benefit Cuts (again).
Baryy, Barry, Barry, let me give you a little history lesson. It was your beloved Margaret Hilda (phth, phth, phth) who first introduced Housing Benefit in 1983. She also abolished much of the housing legislation which gave security of tenure to many tenants, which then allowed Landlords to increase, increase and increase again the rental value of their properties. Since Thatcher (phth, phth,phth) had seen fit to abolish the Local Government Rent Officers, local councils were in no position to challenge the rentable value of the private sector rents and hence Housing Benefit burgeoned. It is no longer possible to reduce rents and therefore reduce Housing Benefit, but it is possible to 'hold the line' by re-introducing Rent Officers again and re-establishing some form of security of tenure in the private sector.Re: Cameron's Benefit Cuts (again).
I tend to avoid political discussions but i have to state that in my opinion Cameron has overstepped the mark, it won't work, i can see so many loop holes and problems this will cause, and will end up costing the country more in the long run.
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