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Originally Posted by Stop It
So, more taxes, or more austerity, what would you prefer? If only Lab were brave enough to actually come out and say that.
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The old rock and a hard place. Either you increase taxes or increase cuts. Either way, people will suffer.
Don't get me wrong, I am not defending the rich. A few percent on VAT or income tax or £250 a week mansion tax isn't really going to hurt the average millionaire, let alone some of the billionaires we have, but it can mean the difference between a poor person feeding themselves or clothing their kids.
Then again, I know a few poor people who have no trouble spending >£100 on a pair of trainers or getting the latest mobile.