Beverly W

I've got my ten pound bonus. At least it's shown up in my bank account.

I usually get a horrid letter to inform me I've received it and if anyone else has given you ten pounds you must let them know immediately.

I'm disabled. I'd rather I wasn't.

I've been thinking up ways to spend my ten pounds. Maybe I'll put it towards a really good bottle of wine, especially for me to enjoy. But those not on benefits seem to dislike people like me spending "their" money on wine.

I couldn't give a fig.

I know I deserve it. I also like clothes and chocolate in fact spending it will be a pleasure.

I don't care how other people spend their money. Mine is bloody well earned. Worked hard prior to my accident, not knowing I was born with a chronic disorder.

Yes, thanks a lot for the ten quid. It needs to go far for me.

Stop the hate for people on benefits. The money goes nowhere. I have to pay more to do anything. We're already worried about benefit cuts looming over us in the new year as it is.