Benefits mum to use surrogate to have two more children – so she can get MORE benefits
A SINGLE mother on benefits has claimed she will use a surrogate to have more children, allowing her to claim MORE benefits and get a BIGGER council house.
Marie Buchan, 32, ignored doctors' advice to stop getting pregnant in order to have her eighth child.
She now needs a hysterectomy - but says she will use a surrogate in order to have two more babies.
She said that having ten children would allow her to claim more benefits - estimated to add an extra £70 a week to the state handouts she already receives.
Ms Buchan, who currently costs taxpayers £2,200 a month - equivalent to £26,400 a year - would also then be in line for a five bedroom council house.
Ms Buchan, from Birmingham, told Closer magazine: "I was devastated when doctors told me I couldn't have more. I love being pregnant and surrounded by kids.
"If I can't have more babies myself, the next best thing would be to use a surrogate.
"I'll get more benefits too - it's easy to claim off the state. People might criticise me, but it's my right to have as many children as I want."
Jonathan Isaby, of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: "People can't expect the taxpayer to pick up the bill if they want to keep having children."
Read more of Marie's story in Closer, out now.