Is it time to raise basic tax rate?

Have you ever looked at the UK National debt clock? 

The problem with VAT is that the less well off have to pay the same rate as the wealthy, and there is no form of rebate, very unfair IMHO

Wholeheartedly agree. There is more folks could do for themselves, even if it is only a bit of litter picking and leaf collection, or shovelling snow. Of course not everyone is fit and well enough to do it, but just a little can go a long way. I live on a tiny street of just twelve houses, two are occupied by very elderly, third by someone with cancer. We all keep the street tidy, one chap with an industrial leaf blower sorts out leaves, and everyone visits, shops and just generally cares for the elderly and poorly ones. I am about to rope in our local police inspector to tackle a few more issues, he lives local and cares as much as we do. I dislike the "not my job" mentality, caring for it amounts to owning it and taking a pride in it, and everyone benefits long term. I do of course hassle the council to make sure we do get at least one mechanical road sweep per year, think they owe us at least that much!

Isn't this political? Just a thought! LOL

Not particularly Merve. More about society and morals. As in everyone working towards a better society, and upholding a decent set of values and morals, for the benefit of the masses. Funded by the masses!

Well TF not an "A" or "B" answer in site

Have you ever looked at the UK National debt clock? 

OMG. Thanks scared me witless! I wish I understood the number, or maybe I don't

Briang, yes, in the 1970s the top rate was eye watering, it's easy to look up past rates on the internet. 

In answer to the original question i say no the basic rate of tax is high enough at 20%.Couple this with all the other indirect taxation and we are paying more than enough towards the upkeep of this country.Any adjustment to tax should be made on the higher earners and business,s including the banks.

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