Akshata Murty.

[WBA123]

To be married to the Chancellor, a British citizen and to then live with him all year round at 11, Downing Street yet choose “Non Dom” status is a f u c k I ng affront to the British public and the country in general!

I’m far more outraged about this sort of thing than I am by fluff like “Partygate”.

This is an insult to every British citizen.

How the hell could she possibly the PM’s wife?

It’s an untenable situation.

It once again speaks to a lack of understanding and basic nous within political parties that no adviser ( at the very least ) or fellow party member has pointed out years ago that this won’t wash.

We haven’t seen old 123 on here much recently but I think I’d be agreeing with him 100% on this we’re he to comment!

I just wish Labour would rid themselves of Raynor and the remaining Momentim/Corbynista rabble that are hiding in plain site and staying quiet at present.

The Tory’s are taking the p I s s with allowing Sunak to do this.

Non Dom status should be made impossible for anyone who spends more than 4 weeks a year in the U.K. and it should be banned for anyone married to an MP.

The truth is this, there are plenty of multi millionaires in the UK who have savvy accountants to avoid paying tax. The difference is that their wife/husband don't make the financial rules in the country.

Isn't it ironic how a couple of months ago, mud was being slung in the direction of no 10 about partygate. And now no 10 is rumoured to be slinging it back to no 11. Politics is a dirty game. Sunak missed his chance to be PM a couple of months ago, probably when he thought he'd done enough to force Boris to resign or be overthrown. Russia/Ukraine saved Boris. And now with this news, the rising cost of living and the sheer waste we've seen from this government under his watch as chancellor he'll do well to still be in politics at the next election.

Which begs the question, why is he in politics? Worth hundreds of millions, he could retire or go into a relaxed business ventures as a private or silent partner. Does he need all this hassle which, for a man of his wealth, is a meagre salary? Its all down to power and legacy, which is fair enough. So if he doesn't need the cash, why doesn't he donate some or all of his 150k salary to charity? Greed knows no ends with this guy.

Anyway I digress, the reason his wife, (and so many other wealthy people in this country) avoid paying tax, is because there are loopholes that allow them to do that. Its why Amazon, starbucks and Lewis Hamilton and James Dyson are criticised - ironically by newspapers who are owned by - non-dom lords and peers who avoid paying tax like the plague.

And lets be fair - anyone on this board would pay less tax if they could, and these people are no different. So if we want these companies and people to start paying what we deem as fairer amounts of tax then we need serious tax changes to be made by those who make the rules, ironically Mr Sunak and pals. And why would they change these rules when they benefit from them? Its going to be hard to square that circle.

[baggieal]

The truth is this, there are plenty of multi millionaires in the UK who have savvy accountants to avoid paying tax. The difference is that their wife/husband don't make the financial rules in the country.

Isn't it ironic how a couple of months ago, mud was being slung in the direction of no 10 about partygate. And now no 10 is rumoured to be slinging it back to no 11. Politics is a dirty game. Sunak missed his chance to be PM a couple of months ago, probably when he thought he'd done enough to force Boris to resign or be overthrown. Russia/Ukraine saved Boris. And now with this news, the rising cost of living and the sheer waste we've seen from this government under his watch as chancellor he'll do well to still be in politics at the next election.

Which begs the question, why is he in politics? Worth hundreds of millions, he could retire or go into a relaxed business ventures as a private or silent partner. Does he need all this hassle which, for a man of his wealth, is a meagre salary? Its all down to power and legacy, which is fair enough. So if he doesn't need the cash, why doesn't he donate some or all of his 150k salary to charity? Greed knows no ends with this guy.

Anyway I digress, the reason his wife, (and so many other wealthy people in this country) avoid paying tax, is because there are loopholes that allow them to do that. Its why Amazon, starbucks and Lewis Hamilton and James Dyson are criticised - ironically by newspapers who are owned by - non-dom lords and peers who avoid paying tax like the plague.

And lets be fair - anyone on this board would pay less tax if they could, and these people are no different. So if we want these companies and people to start paying what we deem as fairer amounts of tax then we need serious tax changes to be made by those who make the rules, ironically Mr Sunak and pals. And why would they change these rules when they benefit from them? Its going to be hard to square that circle.

Totally agree but can understand someone on the breadline fiddling their tax etc or someone shoplifting to feed their kids. There is a difference between this than someone like Sunak who has absolute millions trying to save a few million. One greedy c unt!

You are completely right about the rules being made for them!! I see Sunak’s wife won’t back date taxes and she remains a non dom to avoid inheritance tax which normal middle class people are clobbered on!

Hypocrites the lot of them!!

[mickd1961]

The truth is this, there are plenty of multi millionaires in the UK who have savvy accountants to avoid paying tax. The difference is that their wife/husband don't make the financial rules in the country.

Isn't it ironic how a couple of months ago, mud was being slung in the direction of no 10 about partygate. And now no 10 is rumoured to be slinging it back to no 11. Politics is a dirty game. Sunak missed his chance to be PM a couple of months ago, probably when he thought he'd done enough to force Boris to resign or be overthrown. Russia/Ukraine saved Boris. And now with this news, the rising cost of living and the sheer waste we've seen from this government under his watch as chancellor he'll do well to still be in politics at the next election.

Which begs the question, why is he in politics? Worth hundreds of millions, he could retire or go into a relaxed business ventures as a private or silent partner. Does he need all this hassle which, for a man of his wealth, is a meagre salary? Its all down to power and legacy, which is fair enough. So if he doesn't need the cash, why doesn't he donate some or all of his 150k salary to charity? Greed knows no ends with this guy.

Anyway I digress, the reason his wife, (and so many other wealthy people in this country) avoid paying tax, is because there are loopholes that allow them to do that. Its why Amazon, starbucks and Lewis Hamilton and James Dyson are criticised - ironically by newspapers who are owned by - non-dom lords and peers who avoid paying tax like the plague.

And lets be fair - anyone on this board would pay less tax if they could, and these people are no different. So if we want these companies and people to start paying what we deem as fairer amounts of tax then we need serious tax changes to be made by those who make the rules, ironically Mr Sunak and pals. And why would they change these rules when they benefit from them? Its going to be hard to square that circle.

I agree with much of this 123.

On a personal note, I’m lucky enough to be in the bracket for earnings that normally leads certain people down the legal “avoidance” route.

I’ve always refused to do that, I use the same old fashioned back street accountant I’ve used for 27 years to whom the very notion is anathema.

I could pay considerably less than I do if I used some slick shyster accountant but I don’t.

None of us like taxation but I take mine on the chin and there’s a lot like me that do.

[baggieal]

I agree with much of this 123.

On a personal note, I’m lucky enough to be in the bracket for earnings that normally leads certain people down the legal “avoidance” route.

I’ve always refused to do that, I use the same old fashioned back street accountant I’ve used for 27 years to whom the very notion is anathema.

I could pay considerably less than I do if I used some slick shyster accountant but I don’t.

None of us like taxation but I take mine on the chin and there’s a lot like me that do.

But my point is I get say a tradesman who pockets cash to avoid taxation because any money coming in probably still does not cover his bills.

Those who are super wealthy like Sunak and avoid taxation are greedy greedy t wats!

Some could say fraud is fraud but for me there’s a difference between desperation and just being very wealthy and needlessly accruing more money that’s not going to be life changing or to pay the basics!

Fact of life those who are loaded usually are the tightest c unts going and give less to charities than those with - not a lot!!!

[SwedishBaggie]

Well, you know the saying: poor people pay taxes, rich/affluent people dodge/evade taxes…

And, you have these really affluent tax evading w**kers who also are ”the conscience of the world”, be it about poverty, climate or whatever… (Bono eg).

[mickd1961]

Well, you know the saying: poor people pay taxes, rich/affluent people dodge/evade taxes…

And, you have these really affluent tax evading w**kers who also are ”the conscience of the world”, be it about poverty, climate or whatever… (Bono eg).

Very true Tomas.

You must have your own tax dodgers as well?

[SwedishBaggie]

Very true Tomas.

You must have your own tax dodgers as well?

Absolutely, we def have them too, far too many.,,

[WBA123]

I agree with much of this 123.

On a personal note, I’m lucky enough to be in the bracket for earnings that normally leads certain people down the legal “avoidance” route.

I’ve always refused to do that, I use the same old fashioned back street accountant I’ve used for 27 years to whom the very notion is anathema.

I could pay considerably less than I do if I used some slick shyster accountant but I don’t.

None of us like taxation but I take mine on the chin and there’s a lot like me that do.

That is very noble and morally good of you, but I would suggest that you are in a small minority of people in your situation.

[Leicesterbaggie]

I think that the majority of us are in the PAYE bracket where we can't avoid paying our dues. I don't have a problem with it but it is galling that those earning the highest wages appear to often be able to avoid doing this. I just count my blessings that I don't have to worry about switching the heating on or if I can afford to eat. I feel so sorry for those in this position. I really do appreciate the fact that although retired I can still afford the luxuries of life, within reason obviously, and that I don't have to worry financially.