WRONG? WRONG?
Heathrow Harry,
You are very selective in your choice of supporting "facts".
Never having earned enough money to pay the top rate of tax, any reduction in the top rate is irrelevant to me.
As I am retired and on a fixed income the Government is indeed making increasing demands on my income.
How much was ADP in the periods which you quote?
How much was fuel duty in those periods?
How much was VAT?
How much was National Insurance?
Rail fares are increasing at twice the inflation rate (with Government approval)
etc.etc.
You have conveniently supported your arguement with figures of direct taxation and omitted the more surreptitious methods of fleecing the population.
As you don't seem to have a problem with taxation, perhaps you could pay mine?
I am reminded of those who think that this Government should continue to provide aid to the "independent " countries in the developing world. This aid coming from our coffers when "the Govt have to find enough money to run the country".(your words)
So, I'm afraid that it is you who is WRONG.