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Welfare Reform Bill - from BBC

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MEDIA: Andrew Wed 08-Feb-12 17:21:00

BBC Radio 4 is looking for a family living on benefits who would be affected by the government's proposed £26,000 cap. We'd like to visit them at the start of next week and talk (on tape) about the challenges of living on benefits and how their life style would have to change if their benefits were cut. The family can be anonymous if they wish. Radio interview only. If you are interested in taking part please contact me: andrew.bomford@bbc.co.uk
Many thanks

Bump for the evening crowd grin

OpinionatedMum Thu 09-Feb-12 15:57:03

Why do the media focus on 26k?

Most claimants do not get anywhere near this amount but many will still lose money and be pushed into poverty by different aspects of welfare reform. As explained here:

toomanycuts.blogspot.com/2012/01/hidden-housing-crisis-impending.html

Do your research properly and represent these brutal changes properly to the nation. Honestly, I expect more of the BBC than the recent non- coverage of how the many changes will affect the most vulnerable. angry

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