Wouldn't it be a better idea to find out who has squirrelled away untaxed funds abroad in havens, foundations and trusts rather than means test elderly people who have earnt money via the PAYE system, saved up and paid off the mortgage? The powerful tend to attack those less powerful than them; never those more powerful. That's what she's doing. And you could be right about crossing the floor if she wants to keep her job.
It should also be pointed out that these wealthy pensioners paid for their properties out of taxed income....
IOW We WORKED all our lives to get where we are (And I'm not mega rich by any means!) and were not a burden on the taxpayer. I don't wish to see what modest wealth I have accumulated by hard work over 50 years being 'reassigned' to someone who walked ashore from a rubber dinghy or who spent all day in front of the TV drinking White Lightning as a lifestyle choice.
Wouldn't it be a better idea to find out who has squirrelled away untaxed funds abroad in havens, foundations and trusts rather than means test elderly people who have earnt money via the PAYE system, saved up and paid off the mortgage? The powerful tend to attack those less powerful than them; never those more powerful. That's what she's doing. And you could be right about crossing the floor if she wants to keep her job.
It should also be pointed out that these wealthy pensioners paid for their properties out of taxed income....
IOW We WORKED all our lives to get where we are (And I'm not mega rich by any means!) and were not a burden on the taxpayer. I don't wish to see what modest wealth I have accumulated by hard work over 50 years being 'reassigned' to someone who walked ashore from a rubber dinghy or who spent all day in front of the TV drinking White Lightning as a lifestyle choice.