LETTER: Crackdown on benefits cheats is hitting self-employed
I understand this is a hard time of year for the self-employed, and I did have enough money to see me through Christmas and January.
Now I feel totally let down and disgusted with the system as my claim was turned down as I have worked more than an average of 16 hours a week over 12 months.
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Hide AdI am outraged at the decision and have appealed. If I hadn’t worked, paid tax and contributed to society, been an alcoholic or drug addict then I would have received benefits.
Last year I had two months out of work due to similar circumstances and received benefits. I agree with the Government’s crackdown on benefit cheats but maybe they are also cheating the innocent.
RYAN SIMPSON
BURNLEY