Benefit sanction figures expose Tory lies

[caro]

As well as saving money, the unemployment figures look better.

[caro]

What some may not realise is that if you're sanctioned for 4 weeks, it's actually 6 weeks from the last payment to when you get more.

 

It's all very well being told to go to the food bank but that doesn't pay bills.

[caro]

Do you prefer the bbc quoting CAB? http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24833627

[caro]

Of course there is the problem of how people will manage to attend interviews, afford postage, keep Internet and phone lines going etc in order to get a job, not to mention keep themselves fed and motivated when just trying to survive day to day.

[caro]

The appeal process is also very slow so if these sanctions are imposed there's no hope of an appeal being considered for months. First people know about it is when they find their money hasn't arrived and suddenly they're unable to pay bills etc which may be due, even if later found 'innocent'.

[caro]

I think it is 3 times in a year. This is done to ensure that everyone who needs help gets it.

 

I'm sorry but I have no sympathy with anyone that receives a sanction. In most if not all cases, it has been created by the negligence of the claimant. It is an attitude thing - surely if you are that desperate to find some type of employment you would be doing everything and more besides to get it. If I was in the position of looking for a job, I would be tramping the streets every day making a nuisance of myself at the door of every employer. If there was no work locally, I would find some very cheap accommodation in another town/city for 3/4 nights and blitz every employer personally until someone gave me a job.

 

How would you pay for the accommodation and travel costs?