In Grimsby, the number of people reliant on state benefits is higher than the national average, as is unemployment. Of the people who do work, many are on low wages.
A pub regular called Amanda said: "Don't cut the benefits for the people who are really, really struggling. I don't think it's fair - we are struggling enough as it is.
"I live on ?174 a fortnight and it's not fair."
Posted By: CB41, Oct 21, 12:48:14
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