People are 23 times more likely to be prosecuted for benefit fraud than tax fraud even though tax crimes cost the public purse 9 times (!) more (2019/20 tax fraud cost £35bn). By shifting the focus of fraud work to the wealthy, think how much more money would be available for significant public sector staff who are earning less now than 10 years ago. There would also be significantly fewer cases in the courts, reduction of prison convictions and fewer families destroyed. When will we recognise the wrong fraud focus costs each and every one of us!
Should women have equal pay and opportunities?
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell re-arrested over SNP finances.