What is special about a Somali mum? is it because she has contributed with six brilliant children that will help this country inside or outside? has Mr. Smith given birth to one child? or is he just a racist trying to put people in the wrong direction?.
I am a BRITISH Somali, graduated in this country with very good achievements, took other necessary trainings to specialize, and belief me after 6 years of searching a suitable job found nothing!!!!! why? just because I am Somali – I suppose ( but I don’t give up), if you think learning English will guarantee a job then that is an outdate.

On the other hand how many British (black and white) are illiterate? how many of them have never worked? what is special about some Somali women, who devoted their time bringing up tomorrow’s intellects for this country? I know some of them are more knowledgeable than most of those who put their noises to them.

Mind your business and advise your local government to deploy strategic arrangements to help those Mums not only Somalis.

Ahmed, my friend, you are missing the point. Whether she is a good mum is not in question. I'm sure she is far better than some English counterparts, BUT she has contributed nothing whilst bringing up six children. Most working families can't afford six children. As Mr Smith quite rightly points out things have to be paid for and does she appear to be thankful for the opportunities afforded her by way of health, education, etc.

Regarding your job situation, I sympathise, but it's not to do with being a Somalian. Believe me, there is a lack of openings for graduates of whatever backgrounds. Don't make yours a race issue. A degree isn't the be all and end all it used to be. Getting any kind of job isn't easy, there's many applicants, but you have to lower your sights and take a job to get yourself something for your CV and prove yourself first. Everyone finds it hard to get their first job. Don't agree with this woman because she's Somalian, either agree with her or disagree with her because she's a fellow human being but of the female gender, ie, herself as a person, race excluded.

It is of Mr Smith's business, same as it is yours and mine.

She's a mum, she has 6 kids. They need a proper home. 13 years is far too long. It is not a question of ungratefulness, it's about basic human decency and children having a right to a proper home. Her country of origin is irrelevant as is her contribution to society.

There are many reasons why people may not be able to contribute to society, disability, ill health, personal circumstances. A rich country such as the Uk could house everyone with political will.

She's a mum, she has 6 kids. Mother should be there for her child
So take care of her if not send to The Netherlands so that we can give her whatever she wants because she is bringing the further of your country

We don't pay mothers to bring up children in this country. We just don't do it - it's a matter of public policy.

This woman should get out of the state handbag and sort her life out.

why is everyone making such a fuss of her when there are thousnads of people up north who have been completly betrayed by successive governments. if anyone gets handouts and a chance of a new life in london shouldn't it be them first, rather than people who have been here five minutes?

It is an illusion to think the UK is able to house everyone,or is even "a rich country"!
I do think there is not enough affordable social housing and there should be for those not able to buy a house,particularly to provide a stable,permanent home for families.Though it is unfair that refugees avail of this first.
I also have no problem with helping those unable to work.
However,I agree that it is not an automatic right to stay at home,even to raise children.It is indeed taxpayers and not an invisible "state" providing benefits.
Unfortunately the govt have very fixed rules which can leave people no better off,often poorer by working.So there is no incentive to get off benefits.