Contrary to the sentiments others have expressed here so far ... I make no apologies for feeling heart sorry for this family.

Those of you who know me through my writings over the years, will be aware I've been dead against the downright unfairness of the Minimum Income Requirement set by this Government ever since the was first mooted.

What I do find strange, on the other hand ... ... is the fact that an experienced College Lecturer would earn less than £18,600 p.a.

seems rather odd!