In Wales, Carwyn Jones AM recently quoted "We aim to tackle poverty relentlessly in every way we can"
He and the assembly have just past on a little extra poverty to Pensioners on Pension Credit, they will now have to pay 10% towards their council tax, where previously it was judged that anyone on guaranteed Pension Credit who had so little income, they were not required to pay Council Tax. Mr Jones and his cabinet have decided that all those on Pension Credit will have to pay at least 10% towards their council tax, that's about £70 to someone deemed on the poverty line. In Scotland and England Pensioners on Pension Credit are not liable for this 10% poverty tax. How on earth does Carwyn think this is tackling poverty? Shame on him and the assembly, obviously their words mean nothing!
I have sent the following e/mail directly to Carwyn.
Mr Jones you recently stated "We aim to tackle poverty relentlessly in every way we can"
Sir you and the assembly have just past on a little extra poverty to Pensioners on Pension Credit, they will now have to pay at least 10% towards their council tax, where previously it was judged that anyone on guaranteed Pension Credit who had so little income, were not required to pay any Council Tax, you and the cabinet's decision has burdened an extra £70 to everyone deemed on the poverty line.
In Scotland and England Pensioners on Pension Credit are not liable for this 10% poverty tax. How on earth can you possibly think this is tackling poverty?
Shame on you and this assembly, obviously your words mean nothing! please reconsider this amend this heartless decision, bringing it inline with England and Scotland.
Peter Warrender
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