Today's policies Flashcards
1
Q
Who governs now, and since when?
A
Conservatives since 2015
2
Q
What idea are they promoting through the changes to the benefit system?
A
That kids are the responsibility of their parents until around their mis 20’s
3
Q
Name 2 new policies?
A
- married couples tax allowance
- child tax credits restricted to 2 children
4
Q
Married couples tax allowance?
A
only one member of the marriage has to pay tax (includes same sex marriages, civil partnership etc)
5
Q
Child tax credits restricted to 2 children
A
- 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
