Working Tax Credit Question: wouldn't many families claiming WTC be better off if they just worked the same hours most other families work?
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@JuliaHB1 what about the other stories, of the people who need WTC? The people in a different situation to you? There by the grace of God... -
@RogMcDonald as I stated, the people who genuinely NEED tax credits should get them. -
@JuliaHB1 so make a series of tweets about their situations then -
@RogMcDonald why don't you? -
@JuliaHB1 great TV prog but you are giving a totally biased and unbalanced view of WTC -
@RogMcDonald no, I am offering up some vital facts that have so far been totally ignored in this debate. -
@JuliaHB1 I really don't think they have been ignored. Benefit bashers are evident on the radio, on TV and in the press. -
@RogMcDonald no, I have never heard any politician or medics commentator use those stats - 1 more reply
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@JuliaHB1 is everyone able to do that? Many employers dictate the number of working hours not the workers. -
@edujdw and many claiming WTC don't take extra hours from employers because it's not worth their while as they lose WTC for every £ earned. -
@JuliaHB1 but you imply that those working less do so out of choice, I'm sure some do, but not all. It's not that simple. -
@edujdw some do, some don't. For many, it is a personal choice. -
@JuliaHB1 for many parents there's no choice e.g after your own child, you're shamed into work ASAP even though it's educationally poor -
@edujdw most parents work. Full stop. -
@JuliaHB1 but why can we not support parents to look after young children as it is educationally beneficial would solve a lot of probs. -
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@JuliaHB1 my issue is the current mantra of 'ditch your child ASAP' for a job, not 'work' to create a strong family Base that benefits all. - 2 more replies
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@JuliaHB1 I work full time. If I need more money, I cannot demand 'overtime'. -
@edujdw neither can I. But you work full time and don't need WTC. Weird, that, huh? -
@JuliaHB1 no, I'vee a good job that pays well so no WTC. Not all are as fortunate. You can earn extra e.g appearance fees, freelance etc?
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