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That was the last government I think, wait which one do we have now it's all blended together a bit
Red Tories, Blue Tories. All the same.
Just. Increase. Tax. On. The. Rich.
There are two sides of this coin.
Should the rich be taxed more? Absolutely. I would personally introduce tax which keeps raising by 10% every 100k, up to 90% - irrespectively of the source of earnings so no "capital gains" gateway.
Are some people taking the piss with benefits claims? Also absolutely yes. There was an article few weeks ago, I think in the Guardian where I think 4 benefits claimants told their stories. First one was a lady in her 50' which used to work for a council and stopped working 30 years ago, in 90' due to "anxiety and depression" and was never working since, relying on taxpayers - this is taking the piss.
Even if all claims of benefit fraud were true - would it matter? You always expect some free loading on any system. I mean have you ever had a friend who doesn't get the rounds in, why do you keep them around? I imagine its because you value them in some other way. The benefit fraud bill is low compared to the billions sitting about in tax havens and in property.
fine they might take the piss but its ultimately better that the system is there and the money is available in a dignified way. Do you really think getting those people back to work would be helpful to the economy? They aren't exactly going to be motivated are they? Or are you more concerned with punishment? Because that's a different matter altogether