Selfridges, a luxury department store, received significant criticism for offering a £55 T-shirt with the slogan, "Nothing pays as good as unemployment feels." The garment’s price exceeds the weekly unemployment benefit of £90.50, igniting outrage among politicians who deemed the item offensive. Prominent figures like Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Lord David Blunkett voiced their disapproval, describing the shirt as insensitive to both unemployed individuals and taxpayers. After media scrutiny, Selfridges removed the item from sale, without providing further comment, amid ongoing discussions about welfare budgets in the political sphere with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's recent proposals.
Luxury department store Selfridges faced backlash for selling a £55 T-shirt mocking unemployed people, sparking outrage and calls for its removal.
Politicians condemned the Selfridges T-shirt, highlighting its insensitivity to job seekers and the perception of luxury amidst economic struggles.
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