Weak under Tory attack
Thursday 28 February 2013
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EmailJobseeker's allowance will go up by just 70p in April, a rise of less than 1 per cent.
In addition, those out of work must pay council tax for the first time at levels of anything from £1.40 a week upwards, leaving people worse off in cash terms, especially considering the rate of inflation.
I thought governments were supposed to protect the vulnerable, but what does one expect from the Tories?
Tim Mickleburgh
Grimsby
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