Politicians are always claiming that because of their endeavours we are all better off financially than we have ever been, but the facts disprove this fantasy. 'More than half of UK adults are struggling to keep up with bills and debt repayments, a major survey of people's finances has suggested. Some 52% of the 5,000 people questioned said they were struggling, compared with just 35% in a similar study in 2006, the Money Advice Service said. In Northern Ireland, some 66% said they were struggling.' (BBC News, 2 August) RD
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