safety net

Hochman noted the first settlement would have massive financial ramifications for decades for the county, which acts as a social safety net for the region.

But the idea has been criticised, with disability charity Scope calling for the government to tackle the "real barriers" young disabled people face in finding work before removing "financial safety nets".

Without a support system, there’s no accountability for the abuser’s actions, and there’s no safety net to catch the person being abused if and when they do decide to take the leap and leave.

They have the safety net of a place in the play-offs next March, but that could be brutal terrain and it's best avoided if they can help it.

After last month's meeting, priorities are "accelerating innovation in strategic technologies and reinforcing domestic demand through structural improvements in income distribution and social safety nets", the report said.