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Basic minimum income is a BRILLIANT idea. Small problem: it doesn't work as planned

Gareth Morgan

Tax allowances

increasing tax allowances gives more to the better off.

Means tested benefits are assessed using net earnings so increasing allowances increase net earnings and that reduces benefits. The better off keep the gain.

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