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Opinion: A more compassionate welfare policy

By Paul Harrod | Sun 23rd August 2009 - 1:45 pm

Channel 4’s new series Benefit Busters has reopened the debate on how (depending on your point of view) we best support the most vulnerable people find work, or stop wasting billions on a welfare system that has engendered a culture of dependency.

Last week the Telegraph and Express revealed that the UK Exchequer will pay out more in benefits this year than it receives in Income Tax. As the recession continues it is inevitable that this huge area of public spending will come under further scrutiny and is likely to be a major battleground in next year’s General Election.

This is a great opportunity for our party, because we have a package of policies that would make the greatest difference.

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