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It may not surprise some but the tax burden is now the highest since records began. Thank you Mr Brown.
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Tax burden on wages climbs to the highest since records began: Take on income equivalent to 23.6 per cent: Added squeeze on consumer spending

Times, December 22, 2006, 44

Author Rozenberg, Gabriel

Date Dec 22, 2006

Figures from the Office for National Statistics shows the tax burden on average wages has risen to its highest level since records began in 1987, squeezing consumer spending.

The figures show that taxes on income are now equivalent to 23.6 per cent of wages and salaries. Taxes on incomes rose by 6.7 per cent over the past year, much higher than the 4.6 per cent rise in wages.

Disposable incomes rose by only 1.3 per cent in the year to the third quarter of 2006, the weakest rise in household budges since the fourth quarter of 2004.

The figures were contained in the National Accounts, which contain the most detailed description of the state of economic growth.
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Under this Govt the rich pay less, everyone else more, good eh,mind if we get the Tory vermin in,the bottom earners will pay a lot more, something CABBIES would do well to realise.
AGITATE EDUCATE AGITATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I think you are missing the point GMB.
We are paying more tax under a LABOUR goverment than when the tories were in. You are saying don't vote in the Tories because we will pay more, well, I am happy to take a chance, the Tories cannot be any worse than this lot we have in now.

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stressed controller!!!

The best thing that could happen to the tory party is for Gordon Brown to become PM.

As for what's best for the labour party, not really sure I care anymore.

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IDFIMH

Rambo ive seen them before, and me id much rather turn Labour LEFT,some people on here would be well advised tolook at what they have recently gained from their councils.A change of party could be very detrimental to their interests.Mind that would assume some basic understanding of the political process!!!!!!!!!!! Come MAY local elections you need to think about getting into power the Party that will respond to your interests and industry.Now is the time to organise in your area, they will soon be on the knocker.Lets here no more whining that Councils dont understand, you have the power to ensure that the council you get does UNDERSTAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JOIN THE UNION VOTE LABOUR!
USE YOUR POWER NOW!

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The only hope labour have at doing even half decently in the May local elections is for Mr Blair to stand aside before.

Sussex is right, Mr Brown will be a gift to the Tory party.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Brown a gift for the vermin how? at the ballot box or if he joins them[we can hope]????????????????????/

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So which statement apply's to me then?

Terry,

Mr Brown is cosmetically challenged, 50% of voters vote on looks as opposed to substance of policy. Plus he's a Scot, do you think the English would want someone in Downing Street whose fellow countrymen laugh everytime we lose at sport?

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

That's only because we can laugh more at our own efforts.

Mind you, where does that leave you, being a half baked Jock?

Then that makes you half baked english

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Capt so hes an ugly git, matches his politics!
The question is is labour the best of 2 evils?
What no-one responded to is of course the local elections, these election specificaly affect our industries. We continualy see the pathetic whining on here about Councils, amateurs, dont understand, out of touch, and other ACCURATE comments. So the question is what you going to do about it, suggestions get your issues debated in the press, question via the press the Partys policies on your issues [more less cabs, ranks, transport contracts, marshals, policing, vehicle age,] the list is endless, in Brighton we are highlighting the use of other authorities vehicles, by the council on school, social service contracts, this will be major election issue, in some wards it could change control, and thereby change the colour of the council ,the politicians are cute enough to see that and now want to work with us re joint press releases, campaigning, thereby we will solve the problem we hope. the elections are in May, which means get your act into gear NOW.One is for certain do nothing, you have no right to WHINE in the future.
ORGANISE ORGANISE AGITATE!

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Here you are JD notice this passed you by, until new legislation this MUST REPEAT MUST be the way FORWARD. You agree or not ?

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Talking of grovelling lickspittle.

JD, JD, I'm over here! Agree with me, agree with me, JD JD . . . .

NAH just a dose of reality, he seems to avoid this issue so we gently remind him of it. GBC you assume he will agree with me, i think otherwise, maybe time will tell, he might answer.
My dear friend remember MANNERS no more insults!
OUR DAY WILL COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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