False Samaritan
A person or organisation that has the power to fix a problem but gives handouts instead for PR, political gain or to damage an opponent.
Person 1: The government are such false samaritans.
Person 2: How do you mean?
Person 1: They constantly give out tax credits but they refuse to fix the standard of living cost.
Person 2: How do you mean?
Person 1: They constantly give out tax credits but they refuse to fix the standard of living cost.