THREAT TO BENEFITS OF A MILLION PART-TIMERS

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MORE than a million part-time workers getting benefits to top up their incomes could lose state handouts if they refuse a chance to work more hours, it was revealed yesterday.



The punishment is being considered when the new Universal Credit begins next year.

It replaces half-a-dozen key benefits and ministers have promised it will be much simpler and will ensure people are always better off in work.

Universal Credit will require people to sign a “claimant commitment” ­outlining the obligations on them.

For the estimated 1.25 million ­workers who could reasonably be expected to earn more but choose not to, that could include pledging to seek and prepare to do more or better-paid work, under proposals being ­considered.

Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith said: “The benefits system is effectively keeping claimants in part-time work as people know the state will come along and top up their wage.

“We can’t continue to pay people who are perfectly capable of working a few more hours or even full-time but choose not to. It’s unaffordable and flies directly in the face of our reforms.



“We will absolutely continue to ­support people who cannot work full-time, be it because of caring responsibilities, illness or because they can’t find a full-time job.

“But we will expect those who can do more to take steps to improve their situation.

“It will help give people the final push into complete independence from the welfare state.”

[DirtyHarry]

Ian Duncan Smith, now there's a wastrel I'd gladly work to death, given half the chance.

[fishtank]

So Frank,Dave and Bob all work 20hrs a week.

Frank and Dave go to see the boss.

"Can we have more hours because those Tory tossers are cutting our benefits" said Frank and Dave.

"Of course you can,i'll give you another 10hrs each,that'll put you both on 30hrs" said the boss.

"Brilliant" said Frank and Dave.

"One more thing" said the boss..."since you two are now covering his hours...on your way out tell Bob he's fired".

f***ing w*****s said Bob.

[DGP1]

Ian Duncan Smith, now there's a wastrel I'd gladly work to death, given half the chance.

Both of them............Ian and Duncan.........the swear filter wont allow me to say exactly what I think