Nice one David !!

[Cyberman]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7810932.stm

Help for savers and public spending cuts at last !! Roll on 2010.

[Doggy Styles]

I must admit I like these ideas. Probably get shot down in flames though.

[d000hg]

Yes, tax cuts for the rich, they are the ones who need most help, not those unemployed with mortgages and rent to pay.

[Cyberman]

Yes, tax cuts for the rich, they are the ones who need most help, not those unemployed with mortgages and rent to pay.

No. Tax cuts for all because the country needs it, especially poorer savers such as pensioners. Without tax cuts we will be in recession for ever.

[DimPrawn]

Yes, tax cuts for the rich, they are the ones who need most help, not those unemployed with mortgages and rent to pay.

Surely the unemployed don't pay much tax anyway?

[d000hg]

No. Tax cuts for all because the country needs it, especially poorer savers such as pensioners. Without tax cuts we will be in recession for ever.

Tax cuts on savings income is not tax cuts for everyone, it's tax cuts for those with money. Of course pensioners are one class of savers who may not be considered wealthy, but those of working age with a net positive balance are doing relatively well compared to those with mortgages.
Tax cuts for pensioners who actually need it for food and heating is a different story, but helping BMW owners maintain their lifestyle now their stocks have collapsed is a waste of money.

[d000hg]

Surely the unemployed don't pay much tax anyway?

Ok, good catch

[BrilloPad]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7810932.stm

Help for savers and public spending cuts at last !! Roll on 2010.

I still reckon an election next month.

[Cyberman]

Tax cuts on savings income is not tax cuts for everyone, it's tax cuts for those with money. Of course pensioners are one class of savers who may not be considered wealthy, but those of working age with a net positive balance are doing relatively well compared to those with mortgages.
Tax cuts for pensioners who actually need it for food and heating is a different story, but helping BMW owners maintain their lifestyle now their stocks have collapsed is a waste of money.

The country needs to encourage savers rather constant borrowing. Maintaining lifestyle is about spending, not saving.... doh !!!

[Cyberman]

I still reckon an election next month.

Could be, but no way could Labour win it. The best they can hope for is a hung parliament and a Lib/Lab pact.