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The debate quickly escalated as participants dissected the causes of the faltering economic situation in the UK and the US. One key point raised was the role of wealth inequality, which many believe is the root cause of falling living standards for the average citizen. As wealth concentrates at the top, the middle and lower classes struggle to afford basic necessities like housing and decent living conditions. This is compounded by the growing number of individuals declaring themselves too unwell to work, leading to increased frustration and hopelessness among the working-age population.