My partner came home today somewhat upset that the paypacket usually received was less than usual. This was as a result of the abolition of the 10p tax rate. A notice had been put up at the workplace informing employees that this was the case.

My attempt to “spin” the reduced pay packet by explaining that overall out position was probably better due to other changes was met by “I don’t care, I worked for that and they have taken it away. I am not voting Labour again. Ever.”

Even those who may not be net losers perceive that they are losers.