WE know the calibre of candidates for the job as Prime Minister aren't the greatest bunch.
Boris Johnson sailed through the first round with ease, but if he grabs the keys to No 10 it would be a disaster for Britain's poorest.
If elected, Boris has promised those on up to £80,000 a year the privilege to swerve the 40 per cent high rate of tax, effectively saving many high earners a whopping £3,000 a year.
It's a right kick in the teeth for anyone who has suffered years of cruel Tory austerity. It also reinforces the age old Tory philosophy that greed is good.
Who can forget when peer Andrew Lloyd Webber was flown all the way from America to prop up the Tory government which wanted to prevent low income workers claiming tax credits? It's this kind of selfish 'I'm alright Jack' attitude that has made Great Britain not so great.
Stephen Dixon, Redcar
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel