The New Economics Foundation’s proposal would give those neglected by benefit cuts a weekly safety net, and the shadow chancellor is right to support it
"One case where the claimant’s wife went into premature labour and had to go to hospital. This caused the claimant to miss an appointment. No leeway given""It’s Christmas Day and you don’t fill in your job search evidence form to show that you’ve looked for all the new jobs that are advertised on Christmas Day. You are sanctioned. Merry Christmas""You apply for three jobs one week and three jobs the following Sunday and Monday.
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