Easier to punch down at people who cannot defend themselves, doesn't do a thing overall but is a show of strength of power and control to those on the receiving end of the outsized retribution.
"We won't go after tax evaders as we might mess with the wrong person if we do but we will go after the teeny fraction of fraud in benefits, might even spend more than we save but it's just because then all benefit recipients know they live solely at our behest and can take that away in moments."
Even though it was a Tory concept, Labour is still looking to allow the DWP to be able to search and seize people's property and let AI nosy around in people's private bank accounts for excuses to sanction or stop benefits. Don't really see the same rigours applied to tax evaders do you?
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2025-01-29 18:41:34
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