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brundles · 23-06-2007, 19:48

While I'll admit to not being a labour fan, I'm always dubious about the way these figures are quoted.

Take the current postal strike for example. Royal Mail/Media are throwing the 27% rise around but when you do the maths on it, it's only a request for just over 5% a year for the same time period.

I still think council tax is a rip off though! What can't be escaped is that the average rises are a long way above inflation (however you present it) and the rises have been matched with service cuts.

23-06-2007, 19:48	#2
brundles Inactive Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,266	Re: Council Tax doubled since Labour came to power While I'll admit to not being a labour fan, I'm always dubious about the way these figures are quoted. Take the current postal strike for example. Royal Mail/Media are throwing the 27% rise around but when you do the maths on it, it's only a request for just over 5% a year for the same time period. I still think council tax is a rip off though! What can't be escaped is that the average rises are a long way above inflation (however you present it) and the rises have been matched with service cuts.