Glasgow neighbourhood where nine-out-ten adults are on welfare is crowned 'benefits capital of Britain' (prompting billionaire to blast 'pampered' and 'dependent' Scots)
Figures from the DWP reveal 85 per cent of working age adults in Bridgeton are claiming some kind of benefits. it's prompted Scots tycoon Sir Tom Hunter (pictured) to accuses his countrymen of being 'pampered' and 'dependent'. full story
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independent.co.uk (3 months and 4 days ago)
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