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So what you really want is a big hike in the minimum wage? This would achieve absolutely nothing as other employees would likewise want a proportionate increase. This would push up business costs leading to increased prices for all. It just does not work. I am not advocating pay determined on...

No I am not labeling all disabled people as lazy, I am stating that a policy of paying the same wage to people that are 'doing their best' is open to abuse by the workshy, disabled or not.

Different people have different levels of ability, or may claim to have, should a lazy person be paid the same as a pro active person?

Because educated or not, a new starter is not as effective as an experienced person in the same role. So if the experienced person is receiving the 'living wage' for a relatively low paid role, why should a wet-behind-the-ears 18 year old fresh out of 6th form get the same? Their living expenses...

A skivers charter, disabled or not.

To the supporters of the Living Wage...... Should we be paying this to people who have just left full time education, are still living with their parents, and are seeking their first full time job?

Whilst I cannot agree with what was said, I feel you will be sorely disappointed next May.