With the possibility of a compulsory nationwide lockdown in the UK many working families and people will be pushed into hardship through not being able to earn their normal wage.

It is only fair and right that working taxpayers are afforded the same level of benefits and financial help as people not working who get help via the Government towards rent and general living costs.

A £95 per week SSP payment won’t cover mortgages, rents or living costs.

Everyone should be given the same treatment should self isolation be actioned and people be unable to work.

Taxes from taxpayers could be used to cover landlords, financiers to offer assistance to living costs in the same way as they are for people unable to work.