Illustration by Cameron Law / Ikon ImagesThe Daily Mail is outraged that half of all households get more back from the government than they pay in tax. First, that half of all income tax is paid by the top 10 per cent of earners. Subscribe to Morning Call View all newsletters The quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. Sign up here Select and enter your email address Morning Call Quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. Health demand spiked, the supply of healthcare surged, the government spent more than it was taking in tax, and the deficit boomed.

Source: Daily Mail January 23, 2023 15:50 UTC