observer Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Seems the Government is going to miss it's anti-poverty targets for both young and old. Is this the same Government that has presided over the greatest increase in the wealth gap for decades? That stuck to Thatcher's 40% super-tax limit, and has witnessed the emergence of more millionairs than ever. That increased tax on the least well off from 10% to 20%, when they should have been taken out of tax altogether. That taxes the poor then recycles it as means tested benefits and credits, thus sustaining the dependent society. OK, there may be a Frank Gallagher culture out there, with generations being strangers to work and a benefits system that disincentifies working in any event. Seems, if they're going to throw more money at the problem, they'll need about ?3billion, but alas we're heading into a recession, so not much scope for more public spending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Isn't it a case of deja vu? Didn't they do this last time they were in power? Borrow, borrow, borrow!!! The next Government will spend years paying it back, whilst the country suffers. I am still waiting to hear what level poverty is set at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 The EU definition is less than 60% of median salary - around ?18k pa! The problem is, this Government are throwing cash at feckless families to spend on fags, booze and junk food; instead of making those items thought healthy and essential cheap or free to all EG: Rent, healthy foods, school uniforms, child care, public transport etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianR Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I dont believe that the figures quoted equal poverty in my eyes. perhaps the 10p tax foul up had somethign to do with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I'm always skint be that's just down to marriage.... nothing else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Actually, most "poor folk" don't think they are poor, until and unless they are confronted by knowledge of some of the obscene wealth that exists in our society; then they may spend even more of what they havn't got on the lottery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I think everyone in the country is poor compared with what lives our MP's seem to live..... and all at our expense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Same the world over - we have too many people and that is the biggest problem. Sad but true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Perhaps the four horsemen of the apocolypse will sort things out, they're saddled up and ready to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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