Abolition of 10 percent tax rate will hit the poorest 13,500 workers in Herefordshire hardest, says
Press Release :
7 April 2008
The Government's decision to axe the 10% starting rate of income tax will hit the poorest 13,500 workers in Herefordshire hardest, says Conservative parliamentary candidate Jesse Norman.
The tax hike, which came into force this week, will leave those earning between £5,931 and £15,075 a year less well off than before. Those who cannot or do not claim tax credits will be still worse off.
"My own analysis of the official numbers suggests that the lowest-earning 30% of workers living in Herefordshire will have a higher tax bill as a result of this step by the government," said Jesse.
"In a working population of 45,000 people, that means the 13,500 lowest earners in our county have been hit by this tax rise. This is a grossly unfair and regressive move by a government that has run out out of money and is losing touch with reality."
Further research has revealed the scale of the tax rises for each job. Sales assistants will pay £227 more. Library clerks will pay £203 more. Home carers will pay £157 more. School secretaries will pay £140 more. Cleaners will pay £45 more. Cooks will pay £136 more. Dental nurses will pay £132 more. Veterinary nurses will pay £128 more. Farm workers will pay £75 more. Hospital porters will pay £56 more. Van drivers will pay £51 more. Road sweepers will pay £49 more.
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