I TOTALLY agree with the single parent on Family Credit (Letters, May 8) about the cut in the school clothing grant.

Sometimes it seems as if working people on low incomes are discriminated against.

Since my husband started a job, which he loves, three years ago, we have had nothing but debts, which we are now straight with at last.

It would be great for our two children to have a free school dinner instead of messing about with sandwiches.

I must admit we did seem to be a little better off when my husband was unemployed. Perhaps this is why unemployed people are not encouraged to take on a low-paid job.

As far as I know, it is not Labour who are to blame for the latest cut, as I received a letter about it several weeks before the General Election.

I have written to Jack Straw about it and perhaps, if more people wrote to their MPs, they might sit up and listen.

Since Tony Blair walked into No 10, I am hopeful there will be a brighter future for us all, especially the working class.

B BLACKBURN (Mrs), Ballantrae Road, Blackburn.

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