Shame on you British Government and welfare system…SHAME ON YOU!

The police officer blinded by Raoul Moat has described the level of mobility payment he has been awarded as unfair. Pc David Rathband was shot in the face and chest by the gunman on 4 July. He revealed on Twitter that it was “somehow not fair” that he had been awarded the lowest band, £18.95 a week. Pc Rathband wrote on Twitter: “Now ready for battle with the DHSS. “Been awarded lowest band for mobility. Somehow not fair.” A spokesman for the dep … Read More

via POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG

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