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To think the Tories are clever?

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ClassicLib · 16/03/2023 19:25

They are introducing a massive pension tax cuts for their rich mates in the city, and selling it by claiming that it might also persuade a few rich NHS consultants to delay their retirement to their second homes in France for a couple of years.
And who is paying for this? Why you & me, of course, because our basic rate & higher rate tax allowances are being frozen until 2028. This is actually a massive income tax increase for ordinary working people, of course. And the media have fallen for their spin.
That’s smart politics…

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Pythonhyphen · 16/03/2023 19:35

Consultants leaving is a huge issue for a workforce already suffering with huge shortages. Personally I don't care if it means x person will also benefit if it means we might retain these much needed staff for a bit longer. To add these 'mega rich' HCPs would be even richer abroad, pension is something that makes staying in this country even a little bit appealing in the shit show that is the NHS and their real term pay cuts year on year.

Florissant · 16/03/2023 19:32

I have no idea whether or not they're clever but they know what a woman is, which is more than can be said for Labour, the Lib Dems or the Greens. And that's a pretty low bar.