Constantly Unemployed

Under the headline 'Million Brits on benefit found "fit to work" in crackdown', the following was reported. 'Work and Pension Secretary Ian Duncan has spearheaded benefits reforms. Earlier this year he said ending "cycles of worklessness and dependency" had been his one aim. ESA claimants can receive up to £108.15 a week from the Government after a 13-week assessment period. The report has drawn criticism from disability support groups, who claim that those carrying out the assessment were under-qualified or overtly harsh with their decisions.' (Sunday Express, 2 November) Needless to say this crackdown on disabled and unemployed does not apply to the owning class who are constantly unemployed and enjoy an income of somewhat more than £108.15 a week. RD