So living in council houses is enough to get you defined as living in near poverty (Thousands are "on breadline", The Press, July 17)?
I pay full council tax, don't get my child care costs subsidised, nor do I get working and child tax credit.
I don't get reduced fuel and water rates nor do I get very cheap rent. When interest rates go up, so does my mortgage.
Poverty should be defined on disposable income after tax, bills and housing costs - that would be an eye-opener for the Government.
Sam Hunt, St Gregory's Mews, York.
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