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RichardCoulter · 17-07-2015, 19:00

After reading through this thread, I find it ironic that some of those lucky enough to be in a comfortable lifestyle are now squeeling.

It was perfectly alright to cut services and benefits to some of the most vulnerable members of society, yet now that "hard working families" etc that the Tories purported to support are now being hit, it's suddenly not fair.

Off the top of my head:

- Tax Credits cut.

- All mortgage help to be in the form if a loan.

- Increased rent for some better off social housing tenants.

Regarding the last point, ask yourself if you would rather be on a decent income and pay a little more for your accommodation, or be on £57.90 a week (like many people are) for day to day living expenses- yet now have to use some of this money to have to pay up to 25% of the rent (previously covered in full) and approx 29% of the Council Tax (previously covered in full)?

17-07-2015, 19:00	#251
RichardCoulter cf.mega poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10,999	Re: Crackdown on 'rich' council house tenants After reading through this thread, I find it ironic that some of those lucky enough to be in a comfortable lifestyle are now squeeling. It was perfectly alright to cut services and benefits to some of the most vulnerable members of society, yet now that "hard working families" etc that the Tories purported to support are now being hit, it's suddenly not fair. Off the top of my head: - Tax Credits cut. - All mortgage help to be in the form if a loan. - Increased rent for some better off social housing tenants. Regarding the last point, ask yourself if you would rather be on a decent income and pay a little more for your accommodation, or be on £57.90 a week (like many people are) for day to day living expenses- yet now have to use some of this money to have to pay up to 25% of the rent (previously covered in full) and approx 29% of the Council Tax (previously covered in full)?