Originally Posted by Mick (Post 34997179)

Hmm - The Lib Dems policy on Taxation looks interesting...

Earn the first £10,000 and pay no TAX. Current thresholds are £6,470. So anyone earning less than £10,000 a year pays no income TAX at all.

Originally Posted by Xaccers (Post 34997186)

Sounds good, and a lot cheaper than claiming the tax and then giving it back, however they're going to want their £3,530 from everyone earning over £10K so taxes will go up to pay for it.

Originally Posted by danielf (Post 34997191)

Just the tax on that £3,530. Still, it sounds like a good idea. Many people on low income will be better off, and I don't mind paying a bit more tax for it.

Originally Posted by Xaccers (Post 34997194)

Well, if it's done properly, then people earning over £10K shouldn't actually have to pay more tax, they just won't be any better off.

Originally Posted by danielf (Post 34997205)

How is 'doing it properly' not going to incur a net cost that needs to be offset elsewhere?

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34997201)

According to media coverage, it has already been leaked that Cameron is going to make cutbacks, BUT he hasn't said where yet.

Originally Posted by Will21st (Post 34997235)

good,hopefully he'll cuts loads of the hopelessly bloated public sector.
:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34997201)

According to media coverage, it has already been leaked that Cameron is going to make cutbacks, BUT he hasn't said where yet.

Originally Posted by Chris (Post 34997237)

Excellent. This is a very good piece of news. Bye bye, bloated Labour nanny state.

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 34996553)

Yeah but why vote back in a Government met with such serious failings? Don't get me wrong - You vote for who you like - but I don't get how people can vote for these same muppets - They are a complete and utter failure for the people of Britain.

Just getting back to your point though - I would presume such cuts would be aimed at the Pen pushers and the people in the back offices making up these bizarre and unachievable targets - The Target system launched under a Labour Government. Basically cuts in the Bureaucracy, those cuts are needed. :cool:

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 34997241)

We will only know if it's good news dependent on what he decides to cut back. I again expresses concern they will cut services which do not garner a lot of public attention or sympathy but are none the less important. Social Services and services for people with neurological conditions for example.