Gentle Gaint, a few years ago there was a TV programme about a [ failed ] tory MP, Matthew Paris, spending a week existing on what a single unemployed man got paid, his conclusion at the end of the week was that it was impossible to survive on, but he wouldn't recommend changing it, and this after he spent a week with working class people who were very kind to him, buying him drinks and food, you get your name down lad, you'll be in good company.

Dave H