13/09/2016
Victoria speaks to people affected by the decisions of a US firm who are employed by HMRC to cut tax credit fraud and overpayment. Plus discussions about Lariam and cannabis.
The Victoria Derbyshire programme has learned that a 19-year-old mum had her child tax credits stopped by a private firm used by HMRC, after she was accused of being married to a dead 74-year-old man. Victoria speaks to others affected by the decisions of the US firm Concentrix, who are employed by HMRC to cut tax credit fraud and overpayment.
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Marriott and Dr Julian Lewis speak about the anti-malarial Lariam.
And Lara Smith and Faye Jones explain the medical reasons why they use cannabis.
Clips
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Soldiers to get check-ups before taking Lariam
Duration: 07:28
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Should medicinal cannabis be legal?
Duration: 10:32
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Tax credit payments stopped 'unfairly'
Duration: 13:24
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Mum 'falsely accused of marriage to dead man'
Duration: 05:45
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Victoria Derbyshire |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew Marriott |
| Interviewed Guest | Julian Lewis |
| Interviewed Guest | Lara Smith |
| Interviewed Guest | Faye Jones |