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Old 17th January 2008   #10
chetatkinsdiet
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This could turn into a political discussion easily as all of the things Fletcher says definitely add to the cost. So, it's easy to come up with 50% increase when you've got:

20% VAT
also the increases in employee costs for things like the benefits UE citizens have like their guaranteed health care, summer 6 week holidays, etc.

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