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Monday 7 January 2013

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Pensions are decreasing and disappearing? Child benefits gone? So much for the conservatives being a changed party eh? The government is suppose to be a coalition but all i ever see is Cameron this Cameron that, i swear i never see or hear much about what Clegg does. However i did recently read an article about Clegg's Youth Contract from the telegraph, it didn't show him in a good light though. It said about how young people with one non core GCSE will be barred from Nick Clegg's Youth Contract. It was a scheme aimed at helping the "Neet" generation, however it will not help 16-17 year olds that have managed to get one GCSE. This is unfair because they are still in the "Neet" generation. However, just because they have one more qualification they are not allowed. In this day and age you must have Cs or above in English, Maths, and occasionally Science. Therefore those teenagers are going to find it difficult to get work, or go on to further education. So shouldn't they be allowed on the scheme too? 


Conservatives are traditionally known for the fact they tend to favour the rich and are on the right side of the spectrum, nowadays they seem to be more centre right. However they are still taking away child benefits to people who earn over £50,000 or above in their household? I don't think that's fair? If you have good qualifications and have been working in the same profession for years, you may earn more than that on your own. So because of how much parents earn their children loose out? And what is with all these cuts in the most important sectors of society? For example the NHS, police departments, education. Isn't education one the most important things needed, yet they are cutting teachers and teaching assistants. Without education there will be more and more young adults in the "Neet" generation that everyone is so concerned about it. 

Where as the Lib Dems are on the completely opposite side, they are known for their liberal views, for example equal rights, strong support for the welfare state, education seen as key driver for social justice, ect. However none of these polices seem to be within the coalition, it says they accept the need to reduce inequality in society, which isn't making it equal is it? And they say they are accepting diversity in society and promote tolerance of different groups and cultures. 

All in all, i know that the government are only trying to do best for the country and stop it from completely breaking down because of the major recession we are facing. But in my opinion some things that are being taken are way may be the things that are needed the most.

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