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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier
I don't think anyone has claimed that - but what they do represent is the massive wealth divide and the absolutely abysmal scope for progression or social mobility at the lower ends of that. How much people have relative to people 30 / 50 / 100 years ago is largely irrelevant.
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Sorry, but I don't think that's what they represent at all. They represent a short term buffer that can be used to alleviate suffering until delays in benefit payments etc catch up with peoples needs. Take a look at the graphs from the charities own website.