Martin Lewis dishes out 'hard comments' as DWP announces £301 cost of living payment
TV money saving expert Martin Lewis has taken to social media with some ‘hard comments’ about the government's cost of living payment support scheme, which first dates have been announced today . Mr Lewis spoke out after people took aim at those who are receiving the first £301 payment from the Department of Work and Pensions .
Mr Lewis spoke out after some criticised the awards - and he said it’s not about criticising others, and reminded his audience on Twitter that many people on Universal Credit work. He said: “A few hard comments about the benefits cost of living payments. Remember 40% of people on UC work. Many who don’t are due to disability, illness, caring responsibility.“Some in the middle need help too but don’t make it ‘us v em’.” His remarks won approval from many.
Mark Mack replied: “I agree, but please remember that politicians have been talking about the “squeezed middle” for decades, yet not really done anything. That middle is getting smaller and smaller.” The lump sum forms the first of three payments - £301, £300 and £299 - the government will be making as part of its £900 support package for means-tested benefits claimants. There will also be an additional £150 going out to people on disability benefits, on top of £300 for pensioners.
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