The Budget
Sir.—The Prime Minister stated that the smallness of the tax cut was a sure sign of his Government’s honesty; that they would not stoop to such a low trick as to give a Large cut when the economy could not a "ord it; they would not attempt to bribe the voters with an electioneering hand-out. What rot! The truth is that they are aware that both parties have lost the respect of the people with their cheap tricks. Lincoln, I believe, had something to say about fooling the people. The Prime Minister’s oft-repeated phrases about “honest government” and “steady does it” are mere empty words. The same goes for his tax promises. Mr Nordmeyer's “Black Budget” was at least realistic in relation to the economic situation. Most people would consent to pay more for non-essentials if they knew it to be necessary The admission of thousands of pounds’ worth of new cars is a reckless pandering to the moneyed classes.—Yours, etc. B. July 22, 1963.
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30190, 23 July 1963, Page 3
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