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Divided opinion, over whether the Government should be increasing the minimum wage.
\\nThe number of people seeking help for financial hardship has been surging, as inflation remains at historic highs.
\\nFirst Union\'s Edward Millar told Tim Dower now is the time to raise the minimum wage up to the level of the living wage.
\\nHowever, National says increasing the minimum wage would add to inflationary pressure.
\\nAnd Act Leader David Seymour told Tim Dower those on the minimum wage often aren\'t those most in need.
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