The cost of living is so much higher in London than elsewhere in the UK that any hits to living standards will be harshly felt. As the graphic shows, Londoners get a raw deal from the cuts. Couples with children will lose 8% of their income by 2014/15. The poorest Londoners will be 7% worse off, the wealthiest only 5%.
Ed Miliband's job is to make this clear, in simple language to ordinary people. The cuts are not fair or even. The Tories hit those who can afford it least in the pocket.
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The Tories hit those who can afford it least in the pocket. Of course there's a complete absence of deprivation in the North East.
Andrew, of course there Is hardship across the country. You of all people should know that the high cost if living in London means that any squeeze is felt especially so by the poorest in London.
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