Sentences with phrase «scrapping of pensioner»

But the poll contained similar criticisms of the chancellor's Budget last week, with 49 % saying the scrapping of pensioner tax allowance was unfair and 53 % saying the reduction of the top rate of tax to 45 % would do «nothing» to help the economy.

Not exact matches

Balls called on Osborne to continue the U-turns from March's Budget, the chancellor's last major setpiece event, by reversing the cut in the top rate of income tax from 45p back to 50p and scrapping tax rises for pensioners.

How, when pensioners are suffering so grievously from minimal returns on their savings, can he justify scrapping age - related income tax allowances, leaving 4.41 million an average of # 83 worse off next year?

Conservative plans to scrap the Winter Fuel Allowance for 90 per cent of pensioners could lead to 3,850 more deaths this coming winter, new analysis released today by the Labour Party reveals.

Conservative plans to scrap the Winter Fuel Allowance for 90 per cent of pensioners could lead to 3,850 more deaths this coming winter, new analysis released today by the Labour... Read more