Two-thirds of UK government spending now goes on the welfare state & where the money is spent
- healthcare education pensions benefits
- is the centre of political & public debate Much of that debate is dominated by the myth that the population divides into those who benefit from the welfare state & those who pay into it
- 'skivers' & 'strivers' 'them' & 'us' This ground-breaking book written by one of the UK's leading social policy experts uses extensive research & survey evidence to challenge that view It shows that our complex & ever-changing lives mean that all of us rely on the welfare state throughout our lifetimes not just a small welfare-dependent' minority Using everyday life stories & engaging graphics Hills clearly demonstrates how the facts are far removed from the myths This revised edition contains fully updated data discusses key policy changes & a new preface reflecting on the changed context after the 2015 election & Brexit vote