Don't be fooled by benefits cap plan

When times are tough and everyone is working flat out just to cover their bills, announcing a vote on capping benefits taps into the nation's prejudices. But, the coalitions plans to change benefits comes at a cost for those in work.

A few weeks ago MPs voted on capping benefit rises for those of working age at 1%, which currently rise in line with inflation. It is part of the government's plan to make sure work pays, and it doesn't want benefits rising faster than wages.

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