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Make Poor People History

Posted on November 4, 2019 by twitmericks

A Tory who’s standing in Gower/ Said ‘Benefits Street? What a shower -/ They should be put down!’,/ Which gained her renown,/ But won’t make HQ disallow ‘er./// https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-50283520 twitter link

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The IDS of March

Posted on March 19, 2016 by twitmericks

A minister named IDS/ Left Cameron’s team in a mess./ He’s quit in disgust/ At cuts so unjust/ That even he can’t acquiesce./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35848687 A minister named #IDSLeft Cameron's team in a mess.He's quit in disgustAt cuts so unjustThat even … Continue reading →

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DWP, IDS – WTF?

Posted on August 18, 2015 by twitmericks

The UK department for pensions/ Belatedly, grudgingly mentions/ That overjoyed claimants/ Who love losing payments/ Are utterly bogus inventions./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/dwp-admits-making-up-quotes-by-benefit-claimants-saying-sanctions-helped-them-10460351.html The UK department for pensions Belatedly, grudgingly mentions That overjoyed claimants Who love losing payments Are utterly bogus inventions — Mick Twister (@twitmericks) August … Continue reading →

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QuIDS in

Posted on April 1, 2013 by twitmericks

A wealthy MP, IDS/ Insists he could manage on less/ If eight quid a day/ Would do him OK/ That’s what we should pay him, I guess. ///http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/welfare-minister-iain-duncan-smith-i-could-get-by-on-53-a-week-8556002.html A wealthy MP, IDS Insists he could manage on less If eight quid a … Continue reading →

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The Rich Get Richer (And The Poor Get Children)

Posted on October 26, 2012 by twitmericks

The fellow they call IDS/ Says poor people ought to breed less/ Gotta earn a few quid/ Before having a kid/ (Or send them up chimneys, I guess). ///The fellow they call IDS/Says poor people ought to breed less/Gotta earn … Continue reading →

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