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All-round Budget thread

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longfingernails · 23/03/2011 10:25

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noodle69 · 23/03/2011 11:26

I am looking forward to the income tax cut. I would say higher rate tax payers are on a pretty large income anyway so they arent going to get a big rise. I think its a good idea though

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longfingernails · 23/03/2011 11:10

Also, the fuel duty increase will be scrapped, apparently.

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Chil1234 · 23/03/2011 10:46

I'll have anyone's that doesn't want their £3.75.... :)

MarioandLuigi · 23/03/2011 10:45

I agree with that, but it just seems like a hollow gesture - £3.75 a month is not going to excite anyone is it?

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longfingernails · 23/03/2011 10:38

Politics is about symbols and emotion as much as facts (often, I really hate this) - but the idea that the assault on people on very decent but by no means outrageous incomes (like £40k) won't go any further is rather appealing.

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MarioandLuigi · 23/03/2011 10:33

If you are a higher rate tax payer, £45 isnt exactly a deal breaker is it, so why bother.

pipplin · 23/03/2011 10:32

Marking my spot :)

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longfingernails · 23/03/2011 10:28

According to the Mail, everyone (well, everyone who earns) is going to get a nice income tax cut! £320 for basic-rate taxpayers, £45 for higher-rate.

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