Brian,

are you not aware that that more than half of the welfare bill is paid out as pensions. All reductions in welfare are aimed at the other half.

If deficit reduction is the top priority then even pensions should make its contribution. Same as maximising tax intake by closing legal evasions. It can really be simple by making all residents and UK passport holders’ subjects to UK tax. By all means allow double taxation rules, but make rich pay their dues like you make poor suffer by taking their benefits away. The country needs them now more than ever.

Tax is not optional! Why allow rich to choose?