MP challenged to live on benefits

1,797 views · Published 15 February 2012 · 1:29 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: BBC Sounds · 2012 · News & Politics

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At 5 live's debate on unemployment an audience member challenges Tory MP Sam Gyimah to try and live on £65 of benefits for a week.

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