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Monday, October 3, 2011
Britains continuing role as the benefits Riviera of the world is again confirmed as details emerge that we are paying £42million a year in child benefit abroad - mostly to those living in Eastern Europe.
Topping the list of recipients is Poland, which a recent study said was a better place to live than Britain - in fact Britain came bottom - and is it any wonder why when Polish families, with much lower cost of living, are being subsidised by the British taxpayer.
Over £2 million a month in your money goes to claimants in Poland. Child benefit there amounts to £3.30 per week per child, whereas by claiming in Britain it soars to £20.30 for the first child, and £14.75 for each additional child, paid for by you.
Once again Britain is financing a foreign population whilst preaching austerity and cutbacks at home.
Full Story - Express
Labels: benefits system, child benefit, Poland