Wealth inequality has changed - especially as a result of QE and house price inflation. Big generational effects too.
Another myth that is trotted out at hustings is around income inequality so here are the facts http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CBP-7484 …
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What about the Naylor Report?
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Out of interest, how is "income" identified for this? Pres. super-rich and/or non-dom wealth by its very nature remains a hidden figure?
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but with near-0 interest rates pushing up asset values it's wealth inequality you need to look at
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Food banks ! Not in a civilised society.
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Today Corbyn stated Someone with £200,000 house would pay £100,000 and someone with £2million house would pay £100,000 for their care.
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How's this for income inequality, JSA claimant >25yrs £3824.60 P.A. Pharmacy owner who questioned Labour corp. tax £915.5k P.A. Fair?
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Have u read "The Spirit Level" by Richard G Wilkinson and Kate Pickett? You'd really get a good idea of the impact of inequality on society
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The evidence in the report is mixed. Gini coefficient falling, but P90/P10 ratio pretty much at 50 year high.
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Which "myth" are you seeking to disprove particularly?
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Is it your argument that austerity affects everyone equally?
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