Should teenagers claiming benefits for anxiety get more than for jobs?

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It has been revealed that teenagers claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the main disability benefit, for conditions such as anxiety receive £100 a week more than part-time workers on a minimum wage. But do you think this is fair?Have your say in the Morning Mail poll.Vote now and you'll find the final results in tomorrow's Morning Mail newsletter.

Should teenagers claiming benefits for anxiety get more than for jobs?

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