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Ed Balls calls for emergency tax cut
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As I said only the poor pay it, those who are of a financial understanding of merit, are more than aware of how to avoid tax and VAT.
Do a credit check on your Local MP, Footballer, Factory Owner, celebrity
So anyone who isn't one of those is "poor"? Do me a favour!...much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.0 -
But that would tax the poor more as they are the ones exposed to the highest fat content foods due to budget.
EG Sausages, burgers are all cheap sources of protein.
So are lentils, chickpeas etc...much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.0 -
neverdespairgirl wrote: »So are lentils, chickpeas etc
They are, but I dare say in the sink estates not many home economic lessons use them
But I would have a bet 1KG of economy sausage is a fair bit cheaper.
Asda £1.10 per KG_pale_ for sausage0 -
worldtraveller wrote: »Shadow chancellor Ed Balls is to call for a temporary emergency tax cut to stimulate the economy and boost consumer confidence.
He will say acting now to counter the slowdown is a better option than "ploughing on and hoping for the best".
He will also warn that months or years of slow growth could leave "a permanent dent in our nation's prosperity".
The Conservatives said Mr Balls had not come up with a "credible alternative" for tackling the deficit.
BBC News
Double dip into triple dip? :think:
Sometimes I think ed balls is stupid, and then I read quotes like this, and I know he is.
Tax cuts are nice on their own, but the idea that they are going to reduce the deficit... sigh...
Spending less and taxing more is how you reduce a deficit.“The ideas of debtor and creditor as to what constitutes a good time never coincide.”
― P.G. Wodehouse, Love Among the Chickens0 -
neverdespairgirl wrote: »So are lentils, chickpeas etc
Best is German Bean Sprouts. Balls should try some!0 -
Of course they will - less tax = more spending = more profits = more raised in taxes = less deficit. I would actually abolish all sales taxes and make up the shortfall with increased income tax.Sometimes I think ed balls is stupid, and then I read quotes like this, and I know he is.
Tax cuts are nice on their own, but the idea that they are going to reduce the deficit... sigh...
Spending less and taxing more is how you reduce a deficit.0 -
The cut in VAT by labour from 17.5% to 15% didnt encourage me to buy anything extra. The increase in VAT up to 20% hasnt discourage me from buying anything. Barring the biggest of purchases (ie cars) we are talking pennies. Even with those once-every-5-year purchases - washine machines, tvs, bicycles - we are still only talking a matter of a few pounds. Im not going to buy a new tv or washine machine just coz you cut the price by a couple of quid, i'll wait until my current one stops working.0
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Sometimes I think ed balls is stupid, and then I read quotes like this, and I know he is.
Tax cuts are nice on their own, but the idea that they are going to reduce the deficit... sigh...
Spending less and taxing more is how you reduce a deficit.
Spending less definitely.
Increasing it NO it has done nothing but go up for 30+ years that I know of and we ares till in this position.
Collecting it better YES
Creating the environment to generate YES"If you act like an illiterate man, your learning will never stop... Being uneducated, you have no fear of the future.".....
"big business is parasitic, like a mosquito, whereas I prefer the lighter touch, like that of a butterfly. "A butterfly can suck honey from the flower without damaging it," "Arunachalam Muruganantham0 -
Ed balls is clueless!0
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