RebelDog
17th June 2011, 18:56
A Tory MP has suggested that 'vulnerable' jobseekers and disabled people should work for less than the minimum wage to make them more competative in the labour market. His party has dismissed the comments but it shows the mindset of these 'people' to even think such disgusting exploitation is acceptable. The minimum wage is already pathetic and impossible to live on. Nobody should ever be allowed to tell anyone what they should live on if they are not prepared to live on it themselves. Tory fucking scum.
MP says minimum wage a hindrance to disabled jobseekers
A Conservative MP has suggested "vulnerable" jobseekers - including disabled people - should be allowed to work for less than the minimum wage.
Backbencher Philip Davies said the £5.93-an-hour legal minimum may be a "hindrance" to some jobseekers.
Firms were likely to favour other candidates and MPs should not "stand in the way" of those who wanted to work for less to get on the "jobs ladder".
But mental health charity Mind said it was a "preposterous suggestion".
Mr Davies, the MP for Shipley, made the comments during a debate in the Commons over the minimum wage and employment opportunities.
The minimum wage is currently £5.93 an hour for those over 21, £4.92 for those aged between 18 and 20 and £3.64 for 16 and 17 year olds.
Full article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13809620
MP says minimum wage a hindrance to disabled jobseekers
A Conservative MP has suggested "vulnerable" jobseekers - including disabled people - should be allowed to work for less than the minimum wage.
Backbencher Philip Davies said the £5.93-an-hour legal minimum may be a "hindrance" to some jobseekers.
Firms were likely to favour other candidates and MPs should not "stand in the way" of those who wanted to work for less to get on the "jobs ladder".
But mental health charity Mind said it was a "preposterous suggestion".
Mr Davies, the MP for Shipley, made the comments during a debate in the Commons over the minimum wage and employment opportunities.
The minimum wage is currently £5.93 an hour for those over 21, £4.92 for those aged between 18 and 20 and £3.64 for 16 and 17 year olds.
Full article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13809620