Watch our LeongSam teach the UK PM how to run his country.

[neddy]

Welfare Reform Bill in ... drumroll ... the UK.

Part 1: Skip the first 6:42
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http://www.number10.gov.uk/news/welfare-speech/

This has sent out some incredibly damaging signals.

That it pays not to work.

That you are owed something for nothing.

It gave us millions of working-age people sitting at home on benefits even before the recession hit.

It created a culture of entitlement.

And it has led to huge resentment amongst those who pay into the system, because they feel that what they’re having to work hard for, others are getting without having to put in the effort.

The system is saying to these people:

Can’t afford to have another child? Tough, save up.

Can’t afford a home of your own? Tough, live with your parents.

Don’t like the hours you’re working? Tough, that’s just life.

So there is a real welfare gap that exists in our country.

 

[Jumong]

I enjoy his English.