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Are stay at home mothers saviours or scroungers?

Tim Howells from Dartford's case has gone to the House of Commons.

He is working 20 hours a week - not enough to qualify for the new family tax credits that will come in tomorrow.

His wife is a stay at home mum, taking care of their three school age children.

In parliament the government benches were shouting "what about the wife? Why can't she work?"

This story highlights mixed messages from government does it not?

In the past they have talked about the value of families, and mothers staying home to take care of their children.

So what now?

The First World War diaries of a Kent nurse who spent the entire conflict on the Western Front have been published for the first time.

Sister Edith Appleton left her home in Deal to work near the front line in France. She was awarded a military OBE for her dedication and bravery, and her diaries describe the horrors of the battlefield - but also give a unique flavour of life off duty.

The diaries were rescued by her Great Nephew Dick Robinson, who speaks to us today.

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