I am pretty sure those figures are correct and if we go back to the last budget these increases can be offset with the reduction in basic rate of income tax from 22p - 20p. I guess I am old fashioned and a socialist at heart. I do not see anything wrong with the more well off in this country getting us out of the shit.
To me 35k wage is alot, unless you have a huge mortgage then its plenty to live on
Im gonna duck after ive said this, but Im interested to hear people thoughts.
A huge amount of the credit crunch has been caused by people borrowing more than they can sensibly afford.
Admittedly it should never have been available to them.
Not many of these people earn over £35k.
Not trying to offend/upset anyone, just playing devils advocate.