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Yeah, shall I read it out? The Joseph found, this is the first question, it's from James Lawler.

It's a good question.

The Joseph Roundtree Foundation issued a report into the rise of poverty in this country, which was shocking.

It has been covered more in the German media than in this country.

Why are all the media so bad at covering such issues as poverty and go nuts over culture wars?

Also, the Chancellor said earning 100,000 a year isn't a lot.

Jeremy Hunt, that is, is this an admission that the Tories have failed Middle England?

Good question, James.

Very good.

Well, I mean, what's the answer to that?

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