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People living in the Middle East

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Smileless2012 Mon 02-Mar-26 19:27:32

I hadn't thought about that but I think you're all right.

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Doodledog Mon 02-Mar-26 19:24:38

I agree that they should be invoiced. Being a British citizen should not mean that people are entitled to a free ride on the backs of those who work and pay tax in this country (whether British citizens or not). I would definitely try to get them 'home', free at point of flight, but would charge them for doing so.

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Tuliptree Mon 02-Mar-26 19:18:10

Given the geopolitical context of the ME, ex-pats should be responsible enough to have a get home quick fund- they might need it for family emergencies anyway. They chose to live there, they should take responsibility for any consequences. I absolutely believe we should arrange to bring them home but invoice them.

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rafichagran Mon 02-Mar-26 19:17:12

GrannyGravy13

If they are British Citizens then yes they should be offered reparation.

Yes I agree. Sorry I should have put British citizenship in my original post.

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ronib Mon 02-Mar-26 19:09:01

There’s a problem though if tax exiles return before the end of this tax year. The tax bill will be enormous….

Also it seems very unfair that families with the only wage earner living as a tax exile to have children and mothers return here and live without any tax contributions to the NHS, defence, security etc…

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GrannyGravy13 Mon 02-Mar-26 18:57:28

If they are British Citizens then yes they should be offered reparation.

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Tuliptree Mon 02-Mar-26 18:23:21

Yes - no free flights to safety.

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vegansrock Mon 02-Mar-26 18:16:56

Yes but maybe pay something towards their evacuation.

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rafichagran Mon 02-Mar-26 18:04:25

I was reading another site today, plus watching a panel programme with a phone in. They were discussing flying people back who are living in the middle east. The opion of one person who phoned in was very unsympathetic. He said they were tax dodgers and it is ironic that it will be the tax payer who may have to fund them coming home.
It is my belief that whatever people think, if people are in danger they should be given every bit of help to get to safety.

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