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Originally Posted by Paul
Seems a good incentive not to get a better job.
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Yup
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Originally Posted by Chris
It’s a better deal in Scotland where the interest is lower 
However the point here isn’t really whether it’s a good deal. As policy it’s slightly dishonest, because it attempts to avoid a political shibboleth and, as we are now seeing, has created a loophole for those who can get the easy money and who have an easy route to avoid repaying it. |
Yes, unfortunately a graduate tax or an increase in VAT won't win elections. But student loans and hikes in employer NI contributions may. Is that the fault of the system, a fault of the political parties or a fault of the voters?