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					Originally Posted by Pierre  The 45% rate is more symbolic than anything else.  It doesn't raise that much for the exchequer in the great scheme of things and no body really complains about paying it it which is why it was such a surprise they proposed to get rid of it. | 
	
 Pretty much what I said at the start.
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					Originally Posted by Paul  The removal of the 45% band is, however, perplexing, it helps no one who needs it, and those who will "benefit" will likely not even notice. | 
	
 It was just a bad idea that no one needed.