Re: So much for Austerity
Originally Posted by
Uncle Joe
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Hammond's mealy mouthed statement that we can't afford a larger increase in public sector pay whilst at the same time increasing Government borrowing to pay, amongst other things an 18% increase in MPs and Ministers pay is hypocracy of the highest order!!!
I'm quite in agreement about MP's pay, but every party voted for it as I recall, not just the conservatives?
However, that's a drop in the ocean with regard to public services and welfare, which is by far the largest beneficiary of government borrowing. To pay everyone more you will have to borrow more or cut services more. Basic mathematics....