Today's policies Flashcards

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1
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Who governs now, and since when?

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Conservatives since 2015

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What idea are they promoting through the changes to the benefit system?

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That kids are the responsibility of their parents until around their mis 20’s

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3
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Name 2 new policies?

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  • married couples tax allowance
  • child tax credits restricted to 2 children
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Married couples tax allowance?

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only one member of the marriage has to pay tax (includes same sex marriages, civil partnership etc)

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Child tax credits restricted to 2 children

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  • parents with 2 or more children receive same amount of benefits
  • allegedly to discourage people on low income from having too many kids
  • realistically, its to cut government spending
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