Quote Originally Posted by deecom View Post
I remember at tha time, my friend in Manchester had a house similar to mine, his rates were £42/month and my rates were £96/m.
When the poll tax was introduced, I was then paying £54 / month.
Many people lost their right to vote rather than pay towards their residence, when the poll tax started.
Had forgotten that additional twist. I thought that feature was actually which drove the left mad. Don't pay tax, don't get to vote. That was taking us right back to rich people rules etc.