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Originally Posted by Vicky.
This is already happening as far as I am aware. When universal credit is introduced there will be a benefit cap per household (no matter how many of you there are) at £500 per week, that includes housing benefit and council tax benefit.
Personally I think 2 grand a month is still too much, but its a start. Its one of the only things the government has got right recently in regards to benefits. People like this woman disgust me. Luckily they are few and far between, though if you listen to the rags its as if everyone on benefits is the same :S
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I think the comments as reported in the article in respect of what her neighbours who've been quoted have said, say much - they sound as cheesed off as the vast majority of people are - but as has been touched upon: the dregs of society such as this woman and her ''current'' partner are in the minority as far as
'how many children and therefore, subsequent amassing benefits' are concerned.
What isn't on the decrease however, is the amount of single mothers (and I'm not talking of those who have had long term relationships break down) - I'm speaking of those women who have sex whenever they please, with whomever they please and expect the state to look after them, give them housing and money to feed, clothe themselves and their children.
It's about time a limit was addressed and it's great that we have a government in place that finally has the balls to address this head on - it's one thing that should have been done many many years ago - but at least it is a start in the right direction.
When I read the story - I did wonder how many different men have fathered all the children
and how many actually contribute to their upbringing (financially or otherwise). I'll hazard a guess at none - exc the current one!
The words "chucking a banana up the Clyde" also came to mind...
