The welfare state we're in: How average workers see a MONTH'S wages taken in tax to fund Britain's benefits bill
Spending on benefits and pensions to hit £167billion this year
Cost of the welfare state has risen by £1,250% in real terms since creation
Average earner on £23,450 will pay £1,710.09 in tax to fund benefits
Ministers insist they are acting to get control of 'ballooning benefits bill'
State pension will account for 54% of all welfare spending by 2018-19
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