The Beeb have jumped on this year’s British Social Attitudes report as apparent proof that pro-welfare policies are now back in fashion. Take a closer look however and the truth is just 34% say benefit spending should be increased:
The suspicion that large numbers of people claim benefits falsely remains strong at 81%, up from 67% in 1987:
Ed can bang on about zero hour contracts all he likes, this is what resonates with the electorate…