laurencepb.bsky.social
Communications professional, road safety campaigner and a seeker of truth and justice. No pasaran!
👤 Joined on 28 November 2023
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@laurencepb.bsky.socialInvestors in UK companies reap record dividends. Dividends to UK shareholders taxed at lower rates than wages. No national insurance paid. Unlike the USA, UK doesn't have withholding tax on dividends to foreign investors. Those holed-up in offshore tax havens escape tax altogether.
Show PostAn underrated joy of being known as a “keen cyclist”* is receiving messages like this. ‘@Shivaji Shiva you'll be pleased to know that we are now a stabiliser-free household!’ Even better is the accompanying video of a child’s first bike ride with a delighted parent shouting encouragement.
Show PostBBC Radio 6 Music Chris Hawkins Now Playing Gotts Street Park & Celeste Easy
Show PostThe revelation that Sunak has paid £1M in tax in the last 3 years 0.13% of his £720m wealth. While the average person has paid about £45k or 14%, 100x as much. Should open your eyes to just how much and how blatantly the rich dodge tax
Show PostDone more for people in two minutes than the Tories did in 14 years
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