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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Emily Collis & Sam Barker

Dad who lives off £2 a day after addiction wants to break benefits stigma

A dad who overcame homelessness and addiction is now struggling to find a job despite his impressive CV - and wants to break the stigma around claiming benefits.

James Doris attends job interviews every week, but says he's missed opportunities due to not being able to afford a suit or a laptop for video interviews.

The 35-year-old had a successful career in events management and worked at Wembley Stadium until he became addicted to prescription painkillers after injuring his back, BirminghamLive reports.

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