WARRINGTON South MP David Mowat has slammed Labour’s plans for a welfare system which he claims could see people 
in London getting benefit handouts of up to £54,000 – paid for by hardworking taxpayers in Warrington.
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has said he will scrap the Conservatives’ benefit cap in favour of a new system that reflects higher housings costs in London.
New analysis of independent figures show that under this system, people in London could get benefit handouts of up to £54,000 per year. This would be more than double the current limit.
Mr Mowat (pictured) said: “Labour want to take money from hardworking families in Warrington and use it to subsidise families living in expensive properties in London. It’s a slap in the face for the town’s taxpayers
“Most people I speak to in Warrington are amazed that the cap introduced by the Conservative-led government is so high. Labour fought tooth and nail to prevent the cap and now they are trying to unpick it. It’s the same old Labour party.”
Londoners to get £54,000 handouts – paid for by us – MP
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
