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Friday, May 16, 2014

Figures Don't Lie

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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