A popular myth with both politicians and media hacks is "we are all in this together" when dealing with the present economic crisis. So how do they explain the following development? "Former MG Rover workers told of their anger yesterday after learning they will get payouts of just £3 each. ... The directors took out pay and pensions worth £42million before the company controversially collapsed with debts of £1billion in 2005. The car workers learned that they are in line for a derisory payout after a High Court ruling left their trust fund with just £22,000." (Daily Express, 3 May) £42 million to them and £22,000 to us may seem a little unbalanced,but let's hope those lucky workers spend their £3 wisely and don't do anything rash with it. RD
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