He also can t apply for universal credit because of money that he has saved up.
He said: For those of us who know the arts are notoriously fickle and have done the responsible thing and saved up money to smooth out any bumps in work over the years are now in the position of being penalised.
A Treasury spokesperson said: “Our Self Employment Income Support Scheme is one of the most generous in the world and has helped more than 2.7 million people so far claiming over £13.7 billion.
“Funding is designed to target those who need it most and protect the taxpayer against fraud and abuse. Those not eligible may still be able to access our loans schemes, tax deferrals, mortgage holidays and business support grants.
Rishi Sunak has cancelled our Christmas,’ say those excluded from help
Millions have fallen through the cracks in state support – they face a bleak winter
12 December 2020 • 5:00am
Dan West was playing on the west end but now has to drive two hours for a £250 gig
Credit: Paul Grover
Rishi Sunak has been branded a “real-life Scrooge” as millions of households face a bleak Christmas after nine months of being excluded from financial help.
This year’s festivities are effectively cancelled for those who have been pushed to the brink of financial ruin. Many fear eviction after falling behind on rent payments and are struggling to pay for food.