People on benefits are suffering poverty but there’s no money to increase the threshold.
That’s according to MLC for Health and Social Care Dudley Butt who says the current spend is all government can afford.
It comes as it’s claimed nearly 1 million people in Britain rely on handouts for basic necessities like food.
He says people many who claim aren’t looking to make a quick buck at the taxpayers’ expense:
Foxdale skate park improvements put on hold
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Next Manx Bard announced
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Government information hub to open in Ramsey
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Play area at Manx Museum closes for facelift
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Manx Care hiring director of workforce and culture
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Chance to meet candidates in Foxdale
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Charity shop urges good causes to get in touch
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UK air traffic control problems could affect Island flights
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