Dave the Gnome - 12 Aug 15 - 08:53 AM

Completely missed the point again haven't you Dave. INCOME TAX is a RED HERRING dragged up to push the buttons of those who do not have the vaguest clue as to where the Treasury DOES get it's revenue from.

Have a look at the numbers in the UK who work.
Then have a look at the numbers who pay tax.
Have a look at the numbers who are net contributors, i.e. they pay more in income tax than they receive in allowances and benefits
Take a good look at the people and earning bracket who pay the bulk of the money received by HMRC in income tax.
Look at what percentage of the Treasury's money comes from Income Tax.
Look at what percentage of the Treasury's money comes from VAT

Now go take a look at the population of Great Britain and get your head round the fact that ALL in some way or other pay VAT.