2. Walton, Merseyside.
The second largest benefit hotspot on our list is Walton, with a high total of £141.1 million in benefits being distributed in 2016!
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In January 2016 alone over 2,900 people received Job Seekers Allowance- despite it’s close proximity to Liverpool City centre, a booming area for jobs.
Fair rates of wages and unemployment are a constant issue in areas of the UK like this.
According to Nick Palmer:
“While the unemployment rate continues to hit new highs and there are more job vacancies than ever previously recorded, earnings growth remains subdued and markedly below the recent peak.”
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In order to see fewer people relying on benefits in order to survive and eat, we need to see an increase in pay throughout the country. We also need to see more jobs for people to apply for and work as.
Not only will it reduce our dependence on benefits, but it will also boost our economy.
