Recent figures released by various bodies have amply illustrated the vast differences in ownership in Britain. 'Oxfam recently reported that five billionaire families controlled the same wealth as 20% of the population. Britain's richest 1% have accumulated as much wealth as the poorest 55% of the population put together, according to the latest official analysis of who owns the nation's £9.5tn of property, pensions and financial assets.' (Guardian 15 May)That last figure about the richest 1% came from the Office of National Statistics. Such statistics give the lie to the politicians claim that "we are all in this together." RD
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