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Raynor the tax dodger

The Tories were always so united, so strong and stable.
 
The so called legal advisors she's claimed she's used have turned round and said they didn't advise her. She'll be gone by the end of the day.
This conflicts with the official statement: "With Ms Rayner's full cooperation and assistance, I have reviewed relevant documentation from the property transaction. This has included the advice she received at the time from the legal firms involved and the associated documentation that was prepared for her to effect the purchase. This advice gave rise to Ms Rayner's understanding - which I consider to have been held in good faith - that the lower rate of SDLT was applicable when purchasing the property in Hove." and "on the basis of the advice she received, Ms Rayner believed that the lower rate of SDLT would be applicable; indeed she was twice informed in writing that this was the case" - Sir Laurie Magnus - https://news.sky.com/story/angela-r...hics-advisers-verdict-on-tax-affairs-13425488

Sad state of affairs. But that is why so many people think the country is going down the pan. Race to the bottom.

It was a simple mistake, cause by poor advice, then resolved afterwards. Mad you have to lose your job and career over it.
 
Any thoughts as to why it's developed like this? We never used to be so divided, even though there was always Labour or Tory supporters, and very few would cross over.

Existential reasons that are not fully understood yet. It is happening across the West. Dangerous times are ahead.
 
What’s caused it ?

I can think of one reason…

Massive things are going on which are not yet understood. There will no doubt turn out to be multiple causes. Some economic but some sociological and some psychological. Voters no longer want to face hard choices and won't vote for politicians who tell the truth. Deep down people might actually want a war.
 
Existential reasons that are not fully understood yet. It is happening across the West. Dangerous times are ahead.
Brexit didn't help.

Immigrants were made out to be the problem, and Brexit was going to cure it. But didn't, and it's worsened since then.
 
I think the lefties started first.
maybe
That's just meaningless waffle.
just when I thought you might be able to have pleasant discussions again.
Are you saying the Tories are not arguing amongst themselves, and in many cases leaving the sinking ship
When they were in power with a tiny majority, they all aligned in fear of losing their jobs, when they had a bigger majority they relaxed and started infighting. Do you think they think their leader is the one they want in the next election? Starmer's govt are no different.
 
I despise the bytch.
She started digging into my savings and charged me 40% of my interests.
Never happened before.
I made all the money disappeared.
****ing thieves!
surely you mean Rachel Reeves? or perhaps an ex wife or girlfriend?
 
This conflicts with the official statement: "With Ms Rayner's full cooperation and assistance, I have reviewed relevant documentation from the property transaction. This has included the advice she received at the time from the legal firms involved and the associated documentation that was prepared for her to effect the purchase. This advice gave rise to Ms Rayner's understanding - which I consider to have been held in good faith - that the lower rate of SDLT was applicable when purchasing the property in Hove." and "on the basis of the advice she received, Ms Rayner believed that the lower rate of SDLT would be applicable; indeed she was twice informed in writing that this was the case" - Sir Laurie Magnus - https://news.sky.com/story/angela-r...hics-advisers-verdict-on-tax-affairs-13425488

Sad state of affairs. But that is why so many people think the country is going down the pan. Race to the bottom.

It was a simple mistake, cause by poor advice, then resolved afterwards. Mad you have to lose your job and career over it.
You missed a bit from the article you linked to which goes on to say….

‘in those two instances, that advice was qualified by the acknowledgement that it did not constitute expert tax advice and was accompanied by a suggestion, or in one case a recommendation, that specific tax advice be obtained; and

d) if such expert tax advice had been received, as it later was, it would likely have advised her that a higher rate of SDLT was payable.’

Quite important extra bit of information that changes the conclusion. She simply didn’t do proper due diligence.
 
Massive things are going on which are not yet understood. There will no doubt turn out to be multiple causes. Some economic but some sociological and some psychological. Voters no longer want to face hard choices and won't vote for politicians who tell the truth. Deep down people might actually want a war.
It’s been going on for a while now.

Problem, reaction solution.

We are about ready for the reaction/s

Can you guess the first part of the solution ?
 
It’s been going on for a while now.

Problem, reaction solution.

We are about ready for the reaction/s

Can you guess the first part of the solution ?

Increase immigration?
 
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