I thought I would throw this topic up for discussion as it continues to amaze me what this Country is coming to under this Government. We are continually being told that everyone is treated equally but that’s clearly not the case.

Muslim husbands with more than one wife can claim extra benefits as ministers recognise polygamy.

Since 2006 the department of Works and Pensions as allowed the husband to claim £92.80 (couple) and £ 35.65 for each additional wife. In addition they could also be entitled to larger accommodation. ????



No wonder there is unrest and resentment spreading, if this is how this Government view equality.

I think harryG had it right -----GREAT BRITIAN renamed -------



The Muslim country of GREAT BRITISTHAN


They get extra dosh --- we get jail ---- MMMmmmm seeems fair to me ---- free bed and board.

According to British Marriage Law:
When giving notice of marriage, proof of identity is required in the form of a passport or birth certificate. Those who have been previously married will be required to produce documentary evidence of the death of their former spouse or of the dissolution of the marriage, in the form of a certified copy of a death certificate or divorce decree.
I think that it’s probably to do with a husband and his wives that arrive and settle in Britain having married in a country where polygamy is legal, then the UK benefits system has to recognise his extra wives as dependents and pays them accordingly.
This is not just UK Law, it’s also European Law but some Muslim pressure groups are trying to overturn our Marriage Laws to permit polygamy.
If they succeed, which is a strong possibility, then surely the gates are open for anyone to do the same to claim extra benefits.
As it’s a fact that, statistically, Muslims tend to vote for Labour, even if they are called Labour, New Labour , New Improved Labour or I-can’t-believe-it’s-not-Labour, sooner or later some Labour MP with a dwindling majority will start to push for this nonsense!!

stevmk2

Stevmk2, you are correct to quallify you must have been married outside of the UK.

Regardless I think it is wrong, we as a country do not recognise Polygamy and as such taxpayers should not have to pay for these benefits.

With regard to your comments re minorities voting for labour. I would agree, these MPs will do anything to hold on to their seats.

Would you take on another wife for 35 quid a week. I could spend more than that in nail varnish.

Just goes to show how far the rights of the indigenous people of the UK have been eroded over the years though Chad, and by that I mean the people legitimately here, paying taxes and contributing to society in general.
This country as a whole is being badly let down by the people we voted for because toeing the party line and keeping your head low is the norm for MPs these days.
Nobody has any guts anymore - look at that back-stabbing Straw - trying to weasel his way out of the limelight again.
It's no wonder people are turning to fringe parties these days - we've tried the main-stream parties and all we get after an election is a new set of cheats, liars and criminals hiding behind parliamentary privilege.
stevmk2