We want higher taxes and we want them now!

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Between Tax Hikes and Spending Cuts, Brits Are Clear - BNN Bloomberg

I think high taxes, massive job losses, rising prices and falling incomes will be very welcome in the coming months. Be careful what you wish for.

[cojak]

Until they realise that tax rises applies to all, not just 'other people'...

[vetran]

Until they realise that tax rises applies to all, not just 'other people'...

Problem is that the people who they want to pay more tax have better lawyers than the government do.

[DealorNoDeal]

Problem is that the people who they want to pay more tax have better lawyers than the government do.

This, and they can more easily relocate abroad.

[scooterscot]

There's been a notable rise in younger Brits arriving over this way in recent months. Talk about leaving it to the last minute. Wonder what other countries the young are flocking to.

Point is, if you're going to raise taxes you're going to need workers. The rising unemployment amongst the young should be the first and foremost thought of government right now before talking about raising taxes.