“Created A DEPENDENCY!” | Britain Has Spent £1.6 Trillion On Benefits In 20 Years

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Britain has spent £1.6 trillion on working-age benefits over the past 20 years, three times more than on infrastructure, according to a Centre for Social Justice report. With sickness-benefit claims at a record 7.6 million and youth unemployment rising, critics say the welfare system is failing to tackle economic decline. The Government says it is reforming benefits and investing in employment support. Ian Collins interviews Head Of Welfare For Centre For Social Justice, Ben Gregg. #Welfare #Benefits #UKPolitics #UKEconomy #YouthUnemployment #Jobs #NationalInsurance Have you got a story? Email tips@talk.tv Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/talktv?sub_confirmation=1

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