Two vignettes of what the Tories have done to the UK leading to their #UKelection defeat today.
One friend often has headaches. He did not get a GP appointment. The GP called him, my friend told him that he read that sumatriptan might help (very specific indication for migraines, not a general headache medication), and without further questions whether he possibly can have migraine, the GP prescribed this drug. Five minutes, that was. I don't blame the GP - they are paid now 20% less per patient, so don't have time for individual problems.
Another self-employed friend was moved from tax credits to universal credit. He was told, that unless he has profits of £1500 per month, he will be kicked off from UC. So, you can earn not only too much to not qualify for social security, you can also earn too little.
In other news: Iain Duncan Smith has been re-elected. Here, he is celebrating the misery he will bring to UC recipients.
@ToruOkada Oh Chingford, what were you thinking???