Poll tax costs
However, by registering, the non-payers identified themselves to their local authorities who could then more easily pursue them for their debts. They need not fear, for riding to the rescue has come John Swinney, who has told local authorities not to pursue the debts. He claims that since the tax was deemed to be unfair this was the right thing to do.
Whether it was unfair or not it was the law of the land and most of us paid it. John Swinney, in creating this amnesty, is rewarding the feckless who have flocked to the SNP in their droves, thus ensuring their continued support. It is so cynical it is sickening.
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Hide AdThe unpaid amount is £425 million, which cash-strapped councils are desperate for. The Scottish Government have offered to compensate councils to the total amount of £869,000. This is taxpayers’ money. The same honest taxpayers who paid their poll tax are now subsidising those who broke the law and didn’t pay.
That’s national/socialism for you. It will get worse in the weeks and months to come. Don’t blame me – I voted No.
Donald Lewis
Beech Hill
Gifford
East Lothian