Removing jobless benefits will drive crime, says poll
Daily Mirror UK|November 27, 2024
Voters reveal fears as government unveils overhaul
SOPHIE HUSKISSON and ASHLEY COWBURN
Removing jobless benefits will drive crime, says poll

ALMOST half of voters think removing benefits from unemployed people will make them more likely to turn to crime to make ends meet, polling shows.

The survey also found 50% oppose withdrawing benefits from people with jobs or currently on sickness and disability benefits.

This story is from the November 27, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.

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