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National insurance by another name.

(3 Posts)
durhamjen Mon 13-Jul-15 15:06:27

A new idea by IDS.

www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/jul/13/david-cameron-open-to-workers-saving-up-fund-own-sick-pay

vampirequeen Mon 13-Jul-15 15:30:41

This will undermine the welfare state. It's save and pay for yourself or tough. They say they won't let anyone starve but I wouldn't hold my breath on that.

durhamjen Mon 13-Jul-15 15:47:58

Yes, we all know what that means. More food banks with longer queues.