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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
Incorrect. EU nationals moving to the UK could not sign on and start claiming benefits.
Cameron introduced the benefits cap as it's popular in the Conservative Party and ticked the austerity box.
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They couldn't sign on for any unemployment benefits straight away as that was stopped. Instead they claimed and/or abused the in work benefit system eg Working Tax Credits, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support or claimed income related benefits related to sickness, children, retirement, disability, retirement etc.