There is a somewhat bizarre report in the Sunday papers today. Apparently, the Government has decided that husbands with multiple wives will be given the go-ahead tomorrow to claim extra welfare benefits. This comes despite the fact that bigamy is still illegal in this country.
Apparently the DWP have issued new guidelines saying:
“Where there is a valid polygamous marriage the claimant and one spouse will be paid the couple rate … The amount payable for each additional spouse is presently £33.65.”
Can anyone think of anything more ridiculous?
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