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MPs have voted to give benefits claimants an increase of 5.2%, whilst the average pay increase for those in work is only 2.1%.

Bon_Chic_Bon_Genre [Edit] [Delete] 10:07, 24 February '12

If you're a public sector worker that's just had a two year pay freeze slapped on you, this must even more galling:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2105446/MPs-agree-5-2-increase-benefits-protect-claimants-cost-living-increases-millions-prepare-round-wage-freezes.html

Hmmm, interesting...