(Mirror) Jesus would pay a living wage and so should the government, says Archbishop of York

It’s a myth to suggest people on benefits must be scroungers. Most people in poverty in the UK are working. Of the children living in poverty, 61% have working parents.

When the Living Wage is introduced, everyone ­benefits. Morale goes up.

When work feels ­worthwhile, its quality improves. Raising pay to a living wage would reduce the benefits bill, increase tax receipts and boost the economy by stepping up workers’ spending power.

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5 comments on “(Mirror) Jesus would pay a living wage and so should the government, says Archbishop of York

  1. Pageantmaster Ù† says:

    Once again, when it has been shown that parts of the Archbishop’s church is not paying its staff a ‘living wage’ does not Archbishop Sentamu not see the contrast between the church’s words and actions?

    Should people who live in stained glass houses be throwing stones? Wouldn’t people take more notice if the church led by example before mouthing off?

  2. David Keller says:

    I just checked. Jesus had 12 employees and he didn’t pay them anything.

  3. KevinBabb says:

    But the deferred compensation package was out of this world.

  4. David Keller says:

    #3 I believe you have hit the nail on the head!

  5. David Keller says:

    Oops, too quick an index finger. Try “nail”.