British taxpayers contributed an average of more than £300 each to the European Union last year, almost twice as much as in 2009, official figures have disclosed. The British contribution increased from £5.3 billion in 2009 to £9.2 billion last year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The increase is equivalent to the extra money being raised from the increase in National Insurance for higher-rate taxpayers, or the new 50p top rate of income tax. Taxpayers are being forced to contribute more following BLiar’s decision to reduce the size of this country’s rebate.
The pound has also fallen in value compared with the Euro, which means Britain has to pay more. The Treasury has also had to support EU bail-outs for Ireland and Greece.
Last night, Treasury sources reacted with dismay to the increase in payments and said they were working to restrict further rises. How, I wonder? Particularly as they seem surprised by the news. Surely they should know this already?
The increase is equivalent to the extra money being raised from the increase in National Insurance for higher-rate taxpayers, or the new 50p top rate of income tax. Taxpayers are being forced to contribute more following BLiar’s decision to reduce the size of this country’s rebate.
The pound has also fallen in value compared with the Euro, which means Britain has to pay more. The Treasury has also had to support EU bail-outs for Ireland and Greece.
Last night, Treasury sources reacted with dismay to the increase in payments and said they were working to restrict further rises. How, I wonder? Particularly as they seem surprised by the news. Surely they should know this already?
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