Special Report: Universal Credit: Britain on the breadline

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  • @jamesgreen4080
    @jamesgreen4080 6 років тому +163

    stupid idea to pay housing benefit to the claimant, that's where a lot of the problem lays

    • @FoidGames
      @FoidGames 6 років тому +10

      Yeah it's a really daft idea.

    • @marckbrown97
      @marckbrown97 6 років тому +22

      They don’t understand what the money’s for so it’s not getting spent correctly

    • @Mittibh
      @Mittibh 6 років тому +26

      Crazy, because landlords now won’t take people with universal credit as their not getting paid

    • @kissazoto8125
      @kissazoto8125 6 років тому +15

      @@Mittibh that's their evil purpose darling
      Discrimination at its finest

    • @jamesfox6909
      @jamesfox6909 5 років тому +26

      The government did it on purpose. Once the recipient does not pay their rent and are evicted it’s called making themselves homeless. The government then no longer legally has to help them.

  • @PeterSmith-ls7ut
    @PeterSmith-ls7ut 6 років тому +58

    U.C was introduced to save the country money. They have found out recently, it's costing the country more.But the govenment wont end it.. i personally think it is a stupid idea.. montly payments, rent paid into your bank. A lot of people cannot handle money on a monthly basis. Not just addicts.

  • @Optics2024
    @Optics2024 5 років тому +39

    Wow recently become unemployed... in my first month on Universal Credit and I’m over £500 down in my bank account. Just from rent, food shopping.... basics. Mental. Absolutely mental. It’s going to kill people 😰

    • @garyclarke1679
      @garyclarke1679 2 роки тому

      It already has KILLED people that’s a fact quite a lot of people to be honest

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 Рік тому +4

      If your situation changes, your lifestyle has to adapt. Benefits/credits are to help people survive, NOT to support their chosen lifestyle.

    • @sarahmore4146
      @sarahmore4146 5 місяців тому +1

      This week I've been down my moneys not been in from UC I have a 7 year old I always put smile on for him but I just want 2 cry

  • @deniseg-hill1730
    @deniseg-hill1730 6 років тому +152

    It should be paid weekly, BUT rent should be paid direct to the Landlord.

    • @alisonlaing2778
      @alisonlaing2778 6 років тому +7

      i agree!!!!!!!!!!!!! or even every two wks. it IS ultimately the claimaints reasponsabilitie to pay and budget, everyone else HAS TO. but.....there ARE those MORE vulnerable etc etc.

    • @margaretfrost8620
      @margaretfrost8620 6 років тому +8

      @@alisonlaing2778
      Yes,those with learning and mental health problems are not getting the support they need,people on the autism spectrum have been overlooked for years.Some cannot fill in all the forms or even understand them so they often end up homeless.We should start looking after our own.

    • @rumplestilskinsmum5094
      @rumplestilskinsmum5094 5 років тому +1

      Denise G- Hill no u should find a Job!

    • @slydoll7877
      @slydoll7877 5 років тому +1

      Yes. The vulnerable just won't pay the rent....

    • @rumplestilskinsmum5094
      @rumplestilskinsmum5094 5 років тому +1

      @@slydoll7877 i was not referring to the people who obviously need benefits .
      I am referring to girl in esa sick she SAID. Never had a problem.
      No cos she only knows benefits! proberly been running in her family for the 3rd generation!

  • @katakisLives
    @katakisLives 6 років тому +81

    Universal credit is doing exactly what the Tories designed it to do, punish people for being on benefits.

    • @felicitymcdougle4981
      @felicitymcdougle4981 6 років тому +15

      So they should! Maybe they'll get off their arses and get a job!

    • @davidsalins406
      @davidsalins406 6 років тому +2

      katakisLives why are Able to live like this no respect for people who
      Work, bring back labour camps and these tramps will work

    • @JULIAN8845
      @JULIAN8845 6 років тому +1

      that's why it started in Manchester after the riots

    • @DoyleHargraves
      @DoyleHargraves 6 років тому +2

      They should be punished for being able-bodied while mooching off working people. This is pathetic.

    • @Yhu4
      @Yhu4 6 років тому +7

      @@DoyleHargraves A lot of those in the video didn't exactly look able to me, they looked pretty ill. Especially the guy, likely addiction, missing a lot of teeth, poor mental health.

  • @Landis_Grant
    @Landis_Grant Рік тому +7

    I am thankful I am 71 and retired with guaranteed retirement pensions each month.

  • @westfalenstadion7325
    @westfalenstadion7325 5 років тому +19

    The 'Conservative party and the DWP' Just want the Poor dead sadly .....I myself personally has Volunteered for various Charities regarding Foodbanks and the things I've seen and Heard is absolutely shocking, I believe all this suffering is intentional.

  • @delboy4407
    @delboy4407 6 років тому +28

    I've been forced into a zero rate contract 30 miles away with no transport or i could be sanctioned if i refuse.It cost me 9 pounds aday bus return to get there if i get a days work or not and no help with travel expenses from the job centre,that's Universal Credit for ya

    • @rumplestilskinsmum5094
      @rumplestilskinsmum5094 5 років тому +2

      del boy ah didums try working 25 years on small wages dickhead

    • @673497
      @673497 5 років тому +3

      @@rumplestilskinsmum5094 Should have gone onto training or Uni throughout those 25 years. What a waste of time

    • @DrWho-vc2go
      @DrWho-vc2go Рік тому

      Stop spamming.

  • @Missy-mn6cc
    @Missy-mn6cc 4 роки тому +20

    It's seems that those that know how to play the system are loaded every month. Those that are struggling to find work and put food on the table don't get much.

  • @BellamyBlue
    @BellamyBlue 6 років тому +98

    The woman at 4:21 is ridiculous. She thinks a monthly payment means she has to buy all her groceries at once?! Do what all working people do with their monthly salary - Budget, and keep enough money for each weekly shop. Benefits culture has destroyed common sense and personal responsibility.

    • @TheMasterblaster32
      @TheMasterblaster32 6 років тому +1

      Pair of clowns.

    • @zunairakamram6168
      @zunairakamram6168 6 років тому +5

      thank u that's exactly what i was thinking like who says u need 2 spend it all in 1 go!!!!

    • @neilly6929
      @neilly6929 6 років тому +3

      I think what some of them are saying is as an alcoholic she can’t control her spending as her addiction means she spends it at once on drink

    • @hatoftricks7132
      @hatoftricks7132 6 років тому +2

      These people need weekly good and util vouchers.
      However drug companies like tobacco, alcohol, etc would make it difficult for governments to do.

    • @Mittibh
      @Mittibh 6 років тому +3

      Neilly Exactly right , like the guy says he blows it all within a few days and spends all his rent too instead of paying it

  • @snowflakemelter1172
    @snowflakemelter1172 4 роки тому +51

    I volunteered at a food bank and was sick of seeing people that were spending their money on alcohol, drugs and gambling using the bank as a way to live for free off others hard work.

    • @Missy-mn6cc
      @Missy-mn6cc 3 роки тому +8

      Lol this really doesn't get spoken about does it the truth laid bare nice one👍

    • @snowflakemelter1172
      @snowflakemelter1172 3 роки тому +11

      We had a guy come in from the betting shop across the road and asked us to hurry up as he had bets on.

    • @AMiah-jz8uu
      @AMiah-jz8uu 3 роки тому +2

      @@snowflakemelter1172 charming (!)

    • @oscargrainger2962
      @oscargrainger2962 3 роки тому +2

      It’s the epitome of benefits in general.

    • @petermclelland278
      @petermclelland278 2 роки тому +5

      Don't generalise with a few nasties to the detriment of the many genuine.

  • @frugalwitch
    @frugalwitch 5 років тому +26

    In the US, my experience; despite being severely disabled to the point of being bedridden 80-90% of the time, it took 3 years and hiring a lawyer to finally get approved for disability. My somewhat small payment is monthly. It’s entirely up to my common sense to budget wisely. If I make stupid decisions that’s no one else’s fault but mine.

  • @StarGazerEntertainment
    @StarGazerEntertainment 2 роки тому +6

    love how a few people moaning about universal credit are Drug addicts, alcoholics and people who smoke. Can afford all that stuff but cannot afford food?? LOL, okay. maybe give it up?

  • @foxracerdrew
    @foxracerdrew 5 років тому +11

    Yeah, because all that help with financial management and budgeting is going to help spread £300 to cover the £600 minimum living costs as stated by the government.

  • @stuartlee8519
    @stuartlee8519 6 років тому +34

    Get the torys "out" they can find the money to feed and house millions of Muslim immigrants. then pick on the most vulnerable people, British people!!!!!

  • @MizMite2002
    @MizMite2002 5 років тому +15

    Put a Yellow vest on!

  • @leighwagstaff2100
    @leighwagstaff2100 6 років тому +7

    Drugs, alcohol!... what the hell...I work a full time job and struggle every week to pay rent and council tax, gas, electric....I don't drink or smoke never took drugs and I'm not entitled to a penny help....Jesus there folk are complaining that the money they get for doing nothing isn't enough...try working a full time job and still struggle my weeks shopping is £15....my friggin heart bleeds...stop smoking, drinking and taking drugs get up off your arse and find a job!.....

  • @pimpciak
    @pimpciak 7 років тому +35

    Enough money for tobacco... not enough for food...

  • @georgehickman648
    @georgehickman648 6 років тому +3

    Very Dickensian, are the Government also going to open Work Houses again? They're leaving their own people, who voted for them, near destitute. This is one of the many reasons why I've never voted.

  • @blacks7ven159
    @blacks7ven159 6 років тому +20

    Rich gets richer and poor gets poorer.

  • @HaggisMuncher-y2u
    @HaggisMuncher-y2u Рік тому +1

    “I wanna work”
    Aye right. I’ve heard it all before.

  • @foreverforever592
    @foreverforever592 5 років тому +15

    The devils system.. Evil ppl in power

  • @jz81
    @jz81 4 роки тому +4

    Wauw the Queen in England must be proud of her Fortune, while All these people are starving

  • @lesleyhubble2976
    @lesleyhubble2976 5 років тому +6

    It forces people back into work,

  • @maddrivers1018
    @maddrivers1018 6 років тому +45

    This Government so good at paying but can't pay for our own people

  • @MohamedAhmed-yf6wp
    @MohamedAhmed-yf6wp 5 років тому +7

    Feel sorry for this people they cannot Budget for 1 month and save a bit of money probably never managed anything before need whole culture change... Also the other big problem in UK is people who make UK policies live completely in different planet.

    • @summerrr1
      @summerrr1 3 роки тому

      Don’t feel sorry for them. Feel sorry for their equivalents in countries with no welfare state.

  • @nealdew71
    @nealdew71 7 років тому +41

    Anyone who thinks this is a good idea should have everything they value destroyed. SIMPLE. ..

    • @classicartfoundation639
      @classicartfoundation639 4 роки тому

      @RoadKillzine yeah but the disabled and vulnerable are suffering so your point is invalid

  • @azaramoon4027
    @azaramoon4027 7 років тому +34

    Theres alot of food dumped in landfills, theres no shortage of food, it just needs to be manged wisely, also there needs to be a basic standard income given to every one, as theres no shortage of money either.

    • @jasminelilly182
      @jasminelilly182 6 років тому +4

      Yes! This! In reality £8 an hour is not a liveable wage. They need a real living wage, just because somebody works in a shop doesn't mean they don't deserve to comfortably survive!!

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 Рік тому

      Communism not capitalism? You'd be in for an unpleasant surprise. People should not be paid for doing nothing. Enough to survive, nothing more. People need motivation to better themselves and their lot and therefore benefit the country rather than bankrupt it.

    • @2msvalkyrie529
      @2msvalkyrie529 Рік тому

      Basic standard income for everyone ?? .it's Benefit Culture that brought us to this point !!
      But hey.....let's just give every waster a free house and pay all their bills and Sky subscription
      for them ? Perfect solution.!

  • @ffi1001
    @ffi1001 6 років тому +19

    Everyone they’ve interviewed looks like they have an addiction of some sort

    • @Hangman1
      @Hangman1 5 років тому +3

      ffi1001 drugs and alcohol they spend whole money on this

    • @stuartmacleod7466
      @stuartmacleod7466 5 років тому +2

      i was thinking of the same thing

    • @watermelonineasterhay
      @watermelonineasterhay 4 роки тому +1

      The man who said he has alcohol addiction does look jittery

  • @crazycat4602
    @crazycat4602 6 років тому +19

    If our government stopped sending money to Europe and letting migrants in and refugees they could help these people in need

    • @michaelwebber1505
      @michaelwebber1505 6 років тому +2

      thats so true the govenment take money of us to give to other counties they need to wake up see whats goin on in our country

    • @ianbennett1491
      @ianbennett1491 6 років тому +3

      And 13 billion a year in foreign aid. I don't understand it. It is beyond my comprehension.

    • @irenebukasa3879
      @irenebukasa3879 6 років тому +2

      Krissy Turner British have to stop before to get diamond,coltan,gold from Africa and after no immigration

    • @irenebukasa3879
      @irenebukasa3879 6 років тому +1

      ian bennett British government have to stop to get diamond,gold,coltan from Africa and after that no immigration

    • @2011arish
      @2011arish 5 років тому +3

      ian bennett that aid is owed to those countries because Britain stole from them

  • @andysmith839
    @andysmith839 5 років тому +3

    Change the payments to every 2 weeks and pay rent to landlords direct %80 of problems solved

  • @thomasgussin2871
    @thomasgussin2871 5 років тому +9

    Payment of rent given to the tenant "IS ASKING FOR TROUBLE" such a stupid idea!!!!!!?

  • @susanelliott2287
    @susanelliott2287 3 роки тому +2

    Surely a lot of the people here could buy food if they didn't have an expensive habit to support. It can't be a great life, why not get treatment for your addiction?

  • @WhyNot-zr5kl
    @WhyNot-zr5kl 6 років тому +5

    Maybe provide people with some education on budget skills? It is difficult for people who get paid monthly by a job to budget as well if they're not used to it. In the states it has always been paid monthly, interesting that the UK just converted to this in the last few years.

    • @jessyvanderkroon5137
      @jessyvanderkroon5137 4 роки тому +1

      In Holland. We're also getting paid monthly. Some people every four weeks. but here it's common to budget for a month. the people who are on benifits had to be trained before those morrons had rolled out the new system.

  • @Ireland.6226
    @Ireland.6226 4 роки тому +3

    The biggest joke this universal credit. I cook same for three , fours days. Budget some my self, payment cards for bills, set to pay them as soon I get payed..

  • @july713x3
    @july713x3 3 роки тому +4

    Yeah, I am having a hard time having sympathy. Why r these ppl not working? T

  • @janemills1839
    @janemills1839 5 років тому +2

    All the great people that work for nothing every day helping those who have absolutely nothing. Universal Credit clearly,does not work, who dreamed that one up. They look so tired and done in, he had no money for nine weeks, madness, I feel so bad watching this xx

  • @lesleysprake1045
    @lesleysprake1045 2 роки тому +3

    Think addicts who put their addiction before essential bills are abusing the food banks from real people in dire situations. Should not be allowed to use it because in long term surely it will encourage them to just spend the benefit on their addiction items??

  • @karleybieronski3817
    @karleybieronski3817 6 років тому +2

    Universal credit also affects working family's, my partner works 38 hours a week at 17 a hour and our fuel bill is 350 a month just to get him to work, can't move because as soon as they see we get universal credit top up they aren't interested

    • @marckbrown97
      @marckbrown97 6 років тому

      Karlita Bieronski nothing about UC but with fuel I was £150 but I looked up ways to drive and slower on the roads and coasting loads I’m down to £100 which was crazy I used to do 70mph just had to leave a bit earlier, it’s time consuming but 55-60mph saves don’t know if that will help at all just I always tell people that when fuel costs is brought up

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 Рік тому

      Families...

    • @2msvalkyrie529
      @2msvalkyrie529 Рік тому

      £17 an hour ?? And that's not enough ?!

  • @kevodeya5737
    @kevodeya5737 5 років тому +2

    Most of these people rather get their fix than pay their rent,electric,gas or food they should work for their money instead of given a hand out. Universal credit is paid monthly so is everyone that usually works gets a monthly pay 🤦‍♂️

  • @harrysmith5353
    @harrysmith5353 6 років тому +21

    Time for the goverment to be over turned

    • @MarkGrindell
      @MarkGrindell 5 років тому +4

      The biggest canard ever presented to the public - sovereignty - is overturned in a moment by reference to this program, and countless others. Hundreds of thousands of people, fully entitled to state support, have been reduced to starvation and in many cases, death, by the very deliberate actions of the UK government. And what did the EU do?
      Absolutely nothing. They respected the authority of the UK policy makers entirely; they in no way came to the rescue of the multitudes of destitute suffering individuals or families. If they had - which largely was within the scope of the post war legislative environment - they would have been condemned for interference. But no such thing ever happened. And that - for those pushed into horrible and prolonged deaths - was a tragedy.

  • @SuperExcuse
    @SuperExcuse 5 років тому +2

    Poor ideas for all this so called Universal Credit system it’s punishment for unemployed people to find work. Shame for whoever put this poor system in place.

  • @brendanharcourt3463
    @brendanharcourt3463 6 років тому +5

    I have just adopted 3 feral cats ( Tabby, s ) who get better fed than me !!!!

  • @claire99ism
    @claire99ism 6 років тому +21

    I work 12 hour shifts including nights, I am taxed to the hilt to pay for a country of entitlement

    • @JP-xd9ri
      @JP-xd9ri 6 років тому +1

      Totally agree ..they think they are fck untouchable.. welcome to the real fck world

  • @cyrene7784
    @cyrene7784 7 років тому +9

    Did this guy say I want to get off it NOW? As in, I could survive fine so I didn't have to work before? I don't think the cuts are the problem...

    • @BDaMonkey
      @BDaMonkey 7 років тому +2

      Cyrene the Cat I don't think it's right to judge the man's entire life and motivation from a minute long interview.

    • @cyrene7784
      @cyrene7784 7 років тому +1

      Fine I'm being judgy, but perhaps the people that really need it and who it was intended for (the disabled etc.) wouldn't be starving if guys like this had gotten off it BEFORE. Just saying.

    • @rachele2605
      @rachele2605 5 років тому

      @@cyrene7784 the system is wrong not the people there will always be fakers trying to get more than they deserve but universal credit was always intended to help people back into work. That means long term sick or disabled people should not be on it because they cant work and therefore it would be pointless switching them to a system that aids them into work. See my point? Income support and ESA claimants should be allowed to claim housing benefit on the old system if theyre not fit enough to ever work such as those with brain damage etc.

  • @bobbyhay7392
    @bobbyhay7392 5 років тому +1

    Does no one care that UC is only paying people for 48 weeks of the year and takes interest on any advances

  • @BRIZVIZ
    @BRIZVIZ 6 років тому +3

    The best one I got was missing a telephone appointment that I was not notified of getting then threatened with loss of claim for not answering the call no appointment was even made by them or me I work agency just getti g temporary positions which means every so often I have to rely on benefits I do see a lot of people that are suffering from universal credit

  • @resnonverba137
    @resnonverba137 Рік тому +2

    2:18 That was very telling. 'I just want to come off it, I want a job now'. That's the idea of the system, to get people back into work and not adapting to the benefits lifestyle.

  • @gailhickman5843
    @gailhickman5843 5 років тому +1

    Monthly payments on a set date.What about when there's 5 weeks in a month, ? Like now. (March 2019)

    • @sharonmcmullan164
      @sharonmcmullan164 5 років тому +1

      A set date is say the first of every month, so payments are adjusted accordingly, it's paid in arrears, people need to budget their money. Use your brain!!

  • @jacquelyncorbin9806
    @jacquelyncorbin9806 5 років тому +5

    A lot of these people look "rough" like they have been through it a long time.

  • @janewhapples9214
    @janewhapples9214 3 роки тому +1

    Greedy housing want what bit i get for rent to be made up and nothing left for any bill or electric

  • @DavidOfosuAppiah
    @DavidOfosuAppiah 5 років тому +6

    #UK living is survival of the fittest, Jungle system of the UK, #Brexit will bring untold hardships and sufferings that has never been seen or experienced before in the UK,... #hunger #deprivation #lack #scarcity #squalor #poverty end mass etc etc,

    • @rachele2605
      @rachele2605 5 років тому +1

      Oh yeah and all that is down to Brexit of course.

  • @SGCSabotage
    @SGCSabotage 6 років тому +7

    My British friend having a grocery store as a family business in southern UK complains how difficult is to find a reliable employee, yet these people cry for not having a job.

    • @이동현-j9o6k
      @이동현-j9o6k 6 років тому +2

      Exactly. still most of farms are looking for workers. Why those people need to be big city with benefits ?

    • @439bananas
      @439bananas 6 років тому +3

      But has he thought what their pay looks like in comparison with the rent that the worker is paying

    • @NeilCWCampbell
      @NeilCWCampbell Рік тому +1

      😂😂😂😂 bs
      Trust me I been looking for suitable position in south for over a year..

    • @2msvalkyrie529
      @2msvalkyrie529 Рік тому

      Exactly .Unfortunately most of them are unemployable . They don't actually want a job. They just want more Benefits / Free Stuff paid for by tax payers.!!

  • @BG-mj1rf
    @BG-mj1rf 6 років тому +2

    Cameron and his cronies ave alot to answer for the state of this country is a disgrace our own people having to go to foodbanks shame on all u tories

  • @stuart6412
    @stuart6412 5 років тому +5

    Can't get help our government look after others who don't pay into the system

    • @alanwhitehurst6538
      @alanwhitehurst6538 2 роки тому +1

      Yes I've paid in for 40 years had nothing when I got made redundant they took my notice pay off me

  • @colin4892
    @colin4892 6 років тому +3

    Nurses at food banks come on they get 22 to 36 k

    • @ffi1001
      @ffi1001 6 років тому

      colin and what are their rents?

    • @samanthahardy9903
      @samanthahardy9903 5 років тому +2

      Nurses who are still training do not get 22 to 36 k. They used to get a bursary but now it's a loan that has to be paid back. I used to know a student nurse who had to work at Morrisons stacking shelves as well as studying to be a nurse.

  • @kevincowan2639
    @kevincowan2639 3 роки тому +4

    Universal credit is working perfectly because it encourages people to get jobs?

    • @OleLeik
      @OleLeik 3 роки тому

      It works perfectly if it does what its designed to do: Bringing the cost of the benefit system down and making it so unattractive that it "encourage" the clients to leave it.

    • @kevincowan2639
      @kevincowan2639 3 роки тому

      @@OleLeik exactly Mr No Name

  • @MartinTeerly
    @MartinTeerly 6 років тому +19

    English need to learn that money come from work not someone's pocket

    • @439bananas
      @439bananas 6 років тому +9

      We know this, we pay National Insurance on our wages to cover ourselves for unemployment, but our government is screwing us over.

    • @skylanderdadandskylanderbo8327
      @skylanderdadandskylanderbo8327 5 років тому +2

      its a fact of life we will always have poor people, a very inportant man said this and his name was jesus.

    • @inconceivabledark
      @inconceivabledark 5 років тому

      employment has risen since universal credit was introduced

    • @NeilCWCampbell
      @NeilCWCampbell Рік тому

      Tell that to the disabled and pensioners

    • @MartinTeerly
      @MartinTeerly Рік тому

      @@NeilCWCampbell pension being paid out from money that's been already stolen from them as younger age. With power taxed nation we would have private foundations to suport people not only disabled.

  • @phatdayz
    @phatdayz 5 років тому +3

    The thing the goverment seam to forgett is its nere impossible to finde a job in this day and age so more and more people are suffering!

    • @JfK--OBJECTivE
      @JfK--OBJECTivE 4 роки тому

      There are at least 500000 job vacancies, get some glasses.

    • @NeilCWCampbell
      @NeilCWCampbell Рік тому

      ​@@JfK--OBJECTivE remember a vacancy also needs to be suitable for applicants..
      I've been looking for work for over a year. Nothing out there sadly

  • @JesusHernandez-bz6cd
    @JesusHernandez-bz6cd 7 років тому +30

    Is benefits in the UK the same as welfare in the US??? Single men can't get no help in the US ..

    • @mbexotic0
      @mbexotic0 7 років тому +3

      Yes

    • @gonefishing6566
      @gonefishing6566 7 років тому +15

      Jesus Hernandez yes single men come off the worse in the uk

    • @shannonnewman3091
      @shannonnewman3091 7 років тому +6

      110% true, Single men will/Do not get no help in the US

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 7 років тому +6

      Jesus Hernandez single men in UK can claim benefits and rent!

    • @JesusHernandez-bz6cd
      @JesusHernandez-bz6cd 7 років тому +5

      Irene Davo I wish someone will help pay my rent ... I have to work 60 hrs a week 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤧🤧🤧🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @TheDazler69
    @TheDazler69 6 років тому +6

    An interesting vid. However, as expected with Sky news it picks and chooses who it interviews to try to push the narrative that UC will put people into work. What when there are not enough jobs?

  • @jamesgillingham3098
    @jamesgillingham3098 7 років тому +35

    Universal credit isn’t the problem, it’s the fact that people cannot manage their money correctly that is putting them into this situation in the first place

    • @davidmurray7371
      @davidmurray7371 6 років тому +11

      Bullshit

    • @wilcoxwilcox3272
      @wilcoxwilcox3272 6 років тому +9

      Universal credit is definitely the problem.

    • @LadyofSharlot
      @LadyofSharlot 6 років тому +2

      Universal credit is the problem.

    • @margaretfrost8620
      @margaretfrost8620 5 років тому +1

      Rents should be paid by the Gov straight to landlords and food vouchers to claimants ,then there will not be homeless on streets or anyone starving.Why not clear waste ground and put mobile homes on them and let people stay there for period of time,untill they have got work and other accomadation.seperate areas for families and single males/females.

    • @NeilCWCampbell
      @NeilCWCampbell Рік тому +1

      ​@@margaretfrost8620 yes and we can put them in ragged sack cloth 😂😂😂

  • @contalei2408
    @contalei2408 4 роки тому +2

    These people spend their money on drugs and drinks. Why should I be paying for these people with my taxes??? They should be in REHAB

    • @coolstorybro4378
      @coolstorybro4378 3 роки тому +1

      Your taxes also fund illegal wars in the middle east

    • @lemmino1846
      @lemmino1846 3 роки тому

      @@coolstorybro4378 2 wrongs don’t make a right.

  • @lauratt7743
    @lauratt7743 5 років тому +3

    So that guy only wants to get a job now cos universal credit is a hassle, so he’s been able to work all along but has been choosing not to..

  • @wevans1933
    @wevans1933 4 роки тому +4

    The benefits system is a huge drain on the tax payers purse,it’s not the claimants of benefits who are to blame for the drag on our economy it’s the government for handling out free money.

  • @gordonbradley199
    @gordonbradley199 7 років тому +26

    Duncan " arbeit macht frei " Smith.

    • @rumplestilskinsmum5094
      @rumplestilskinsmum5094 5 років тому

      Gordon Bradley WAS! Arbeit for the professional Arbeitslosen Britain. Aber ich bitte Sie.!

  • @jeanettesteed3326
    @jeanettesteed3326 2 роки тому +2

    My only comment would be let the people that make these rules, live by them for six months, and see how they get on.

  • @Rod-bp8ow
    @Rod-bp8ow 2 роки тому +1

    GDP growth is preservation and not feeding uncertainties of poverty and making many poverty stricken.

  • @truth.speaker
    @truth.speaker 5 років тому +7

    If a person is bad with money, why do they blame the government?
    Am I missing something here?

    • @Meli_Mels
      @Meli_Mels 5 років тому +4

      That's exactly what I was wondering. Literally can't figure out how adults are blaming the government and community for their unwillingness to manage funds. I can't figure it out . Like they don't want us to treat them like adults or something.

    • @shammydammy2610
      @shammydammy2610 5 років тому +3

      Because they're used to being taken care of their entire lives.

    • @tuutts39
      @tuutts39 5 років тому +1

      None of these people are true adults.
      They look to everyone else for their livelihoods, but never themselves.
      Obviously the concept of personal responsibility, self sufficiency nor tenacity exists in the UK:

  • @tommypaterson1667
    @tommypaterson1667 6 років тому +9

    The uks favourite word benefits

  • @moewilson4605
    @moewilson4605 5 років тому

    It sucks that people need benefits to begin with because it is not the government paying them, it is the taxpayer. However, it is a reality, like it or not. If some help is not offered society falls apart and it will be crappy for everyone. Pay the benefits biweekly, pay the rent portion directly to the landlord. Something has to change because if all that money is being paid out for universal credit but people are still needing food banks and becoming homeless, then what was the point of that money in the first place? It is obvious a wee bit of government babysitting is needed to ensure that benefits go where it is suppose to, and that is largely housing. Why can’t the government just acknowledge this?

  • @masonrichards42
    @masonrichards42 5 років тому +5

    I think universal credit is a good idea, most workers get paid monthly but the problem is, once people are switched from one benefit they should be helped faster than the time its taking now...... Think the targets for sanctions is awful and I'm tired we keep allowing other nations in for work meant for British people and by British I don't mean Mohammad who managed to get a passport after 6 months

    • @2msvalkyrie529
      @2msvalkyrie529 Рік тому

      Uncontrolled immigration of unskilled and usually fake asylum
      seekers .? How about fixing that
      problem . It's the root of all the others!

  • @mks8172
    @mks8172 6 років тому +2

    This is maddness as on one side weaker individuals need a dose of help but parasitical leaches need a kick. The system is not helping anyone so how would this work.

  • @murtyrabbit2964
    @murtyrabbit2964 6 років тому +2

    Northern Ireland costs the UK 11 billion every year

    • @maggiesslmonf4936
      @maggiesslmonf4936 5 років тому

      Northern Ireland is part of Britain I feel it's unfair to single out one part of the uk

    • @marymary-vg2ts
      @marymary-vg2ts 4 роки тому

      Wow

  • @landlord5552
    @landlord5552 5 років тому +3

    Pay landlord first and half of your problems are off

  • @keeraashton8417
    @keeraashton8417 5 років тому +2

    It’s disgusting as people should have human basic needs I’m sure we all pay enough tax to support this basic needs rule
    Our tax pays into everything this should be included 🌸

  • @russellbutterworth5940
    @russellbutterworth5940 6 років тому +1

    it's about time government stop thinking about brexit,and feed poor instead,..my opinion how can we be born independent,millionaires,got 5 mansion,s ...when homeless got one or none ,it doesn't mek any sence

  • @jonafriskymonsue
    @jonafriskymonsue 5 років тому +5

    This Tory government is insane, as are the bulk of the electorate.

  • @pantarei8382
    @pantarei8382 3 роки тому +2

    So sad that this is happening in the uk... I hope norway never ever do this.. that being said there are way to many give up people out there

    • @OleLeik
      @OleLeik 3 роки тому

      It do, and have been doing it for decades .
      I belive its called "social assistance" there

  • @ChrisGroggyCreaser
    @ChrisGroggyCreaser 6 років тому +4

    Because of "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME/Fibromyalgia I often need a P/Time 'domestic assistant' here in Hull.... :)

  • @noelhenderson725
    @noelhenderson725 4 роки тому +3

    A job is the last thing these people want no shame

  • @leem.4340
    @leem.4340 6 років тому +2

    The UK is going bankrupt. Just like a business that cannot pay its creditors and has to change its payment terms, it is clear that changing from fortnightly to monthly payments is a sure sign that the government is cash-poor. And budgeting advice does not fill empty stomachs.

    • @ffi1001
      @ffi1001 6 років тому

      Or empty beer bottles and empty crack pipes

    • @2msvalkyrie529
      @2msvalkyrie529 Рік тому

      Record number of job vacancies !!
      Don't suppose that would be of any interest though ? Means getting out of bed in the morning..?

  • @jacquelinehunt7794
    @jacquelinehunt7794 2 місяці тому

    Universal credit should be abolished.

  • @MartinB_Art_Design
    @MartinB_Art_Design 5 років тому +3

    The last time I was on UC, I felt very... unwelcome.
    The staff are constantly on the defensive, expecting the worst from people.
    I think people deserve to live comfortably with UC.
    Here's where things tip in the vein of an opinion that will probably ruffle some feathers... I also saw claimants with the latest Phones, expensive kind, iPhones and the like... as well as bags of clothes from River Island.
    Brand New Clothes.
    During my period of unemployment, I made it my mission to shop as cheaply as I could.
    I almost turned to food banks but thankfully I have very good friends.

    • @donnamoore4968
      @donnamoore4968 3 роки тому

      My experience with the people from universal credit has been positive the have been very friendly and supportive

  • @princessdesigns8439
    @princessdesigns8439 5 років тому +10

    It was said that in the end times that this would happen and we can see what jesus has said is all coming true . All these wars and faming and poverty and many many more.

  • @thegoodsir79
    @thegoodsir79 6 років тому +3

    I'm on universal credit, I have a brain tumour and I forget quite a lot, leaving meals forgetting I left them in the microwave, I have been waiting nearly a year now for my appeal for esa,,, I ran out of money and called universal credit to see if they could help with a payment, they said what do I need the money for, I said food, they said they don't issue payments for food only white goods and I would have to visit a food bank, they know I'm not well, they don't give a toss, so on this occasion I told them I needed a fridge and they give me the money this system is stupid

  • @martinobrien7110
    @martinobrien7110 5 років тому +1

    OUR LOCAL FOOD BANK OFFICE USED TO BE TORY MP 'S OFFICE . MORE USE NOW .

  • @mathieuleader8601
    @mathieuleader8601 7 років тому +1

    I don't like the term Britain on the breadline

    • @wleon4068
      @wleon4068 6 років тому +1

      Because it IS! And the reason it is is because of the TORIES!!!

  • @donnamoore4968
    @donnamoore4968 3 роки тому +1

    They make it hard on universal credit so that people that can go out to work

  • @cosmic4037
    @cosmic4037 5 років тому +3

    A country ready to go bang

  • @cfa7957
    @cfa7957 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for voting for conservative party

  • @forza223bowe5
    @forza223bowe5 5 років тому +4

    How many people on UC though, are buying huge TVs, smoking and drinking these things are expensive. Then complain they have nothing. It’s a similar situation with younger house buyers, who are out clubbing and not saving up for a deposit!

  • @Lara__
    @Lara__ 4 роки тому +6

    the government tries to teach people how to manage their money, the same way they would if they were working. Those who spend it all on day one and are complaining afterwards should learn from this and be grateful they receive anything at all.

    • @HaggisMuncher-y2u
      @HaggisMuncher-y2u Рік тому

      Agreed. Especially when that money is stolen from people who actually work.

  • @sarahmore4146
    @sarahmore4146 4 місяці тому

    This week thank u jesus I had a school food voucher 4 food waiting 4 my money 2 feed my 7 year old son I'm so great full now I'm worried about my ele meter bless all the people on here I help in a cancer Research charity shop every says Ur so happy even with problems I'm thinking about the people on here god bless u my son is such a good little boy

  • @fionagregory6647
    @fionagregory6647 7 років тому +13

    Why not go shopping once a week and still have money in bank? Some of them are a bit thick. Do not give alcies money!

    • @michaelswords4416
      @michaelswords4416 7 років тому +6

      What and leave them to rot, their people. An alcoholic or drug addict can't function without alcohol or drugs without withdrawing, which can be very dangerous if someone has other health problem including mental health problems. It's one thing to go for a drink, but to be driven to drink is quite another thing entirely.

    • @nealspence2946
      @nealspence2946 6 років тому +1

      Exactly they have problems and your saying dont help them erm.

  • @WHITE888-
    @WHITE888- 6 років тому +6

    I just want this part of my life to be over and I want to cry.

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 Рік тому +1

      Try working, just an idea.

    • @DrWho-vc2go
      @DrWho-vc2go Рік тому

      @@resnonverba137 Try dying...just en even better idea.

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 Рік тому

      @@DrWho-vc2go Try writing in English properly.

    • @DrWho-vc2go
      @DrWho-vc2go Рік тому +3

      @@resnonverba137 Try treating people with more respect.....there. We both have a goal in our lives now, don't we.

  • @janewhapples9214
    @janewhapples9214 3 роки тому

    Its crippling afto pay part of rent electric council tax bills

  • @carlinaibiza4833
    @carlinaibiza4833 4 роки тому

    Why has switching the benefit lessened the amount of money ppl are getting?

  • @sunflower-im7lo
    @sunflower-im7lo 4 роки тому

    I voted for conservative before I get into universal credit, despite the fact my life had been difficult.
    Then unfortunate events happen, i have to seek help and was adviced to apply for UC.
    They did not explain things properly, I relied on their help, now, I am crying everyday coz the help they promised was not given. No money for rent. They should at least explain how this benefit/difficulty works.
    Then I learned this was an idea of a tory MP. The old benefit way is better. I regret voting for them.
    I rather work than rely on government, because they are unreliable.

  • @rinku1160
    @rinku1160 Рік тому

    Watching from Guwahati city (India)