We must all sign this petition

[grahamw48]

im in agreement with you there, thats a sensible and workable solution

your in the wrong job

Well I DID used to work for the Unemployment Benefit Office...as it was called then.

Having been self-employed and generating my own income for at least 30 years also gives me a slightly different perspective on society's parasites.

[DeltaRomeo]

Yes point taken 'imagine', I apologise for any insult, although I stand by my comment.. for someone wishing to support a spouse and / or family from abroad I do not think it unreasonable to suggest a minimum salary, whatever the amount - it is designed to alleviate the drain on the state.
I would add that yes.. I do know the real world and am painfully familiar with poverty and hardship, I raised my eldest 2 children from babies to adulthood as a single parent, so I am aware of the struggle. I wouldn't have considered a relationship when I was living in those circumstances though.

[imagine]

Yes point taken 'imagine', I apologise for any insult, although I stand by my comment.. for someone wishing to support a spouse and / or family from abroad I do not think it unreasonable to suggest a minimum salary, whatever the amount - it is designed to alleviate the drain on the state.
I would add that yes.. I do know the real world and am painfully familiar with poverty and hardship, I raised my eldest 2 children from babies to adulthood as a single parent, so I am aware of the struggle. I wouldn't have considered a relationship when I was living in those circumstances though.

i been there myself single dad to 3 young daughters, and didnt consider a relationship while i was bringing them up,
but to the point it sounds like you think under £25,700 is living in poverty