While austerity squeezes the NHS, guts social care, and leaves disabled folks fighting algorithms for basic rights, the government suddenly finds its empathy—right at the feet of billionaires. A modest 2% wealth tax on assets over £10 million is floated, and suddenly it’s DEFCON 1 in the corridors of power. Not because of fairness, mind you—because it might upset the yacht class.
🚨 “Don’t Scare the Billionaires!”—The UK’s New National Motto 🛥️🍷
Apparently, Keir Starmer’s government is brave enough to slash support for the most vulnerable, but when it comes to mildly inconveniencing people with private islands? Absolute panic. We’re told that asking the ultra-rich to cough up 2%—on their hoarded assets, not even their income—might drive them away. Where, exactly? Monaco’s full, and space rockets aren’t cheap, lads. 🛸
Here’s the real kicker: we’re not talking about taxing grandma’s flat in Bognor. We’re talking fortunes so bloated they’ve developed their own microclimates. And still, politicians tread carefully—as if the billionaires’ therapists are on speed dial. “Don’t provoke them, they’re fragile.”
Meanwhile, disabled citizens—many already living in Dickensian conditions—are told to wait, work harder, or fill out another soul-shattering form for a chance at dignity. Because apparently, empathy is means-tested now too.
But hey, if Jeff with five Range Rovers feels nervous, that’s a policy emergency. If Sarah can’t afford her medication? Budget constraint.
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