The tiny violins are out for the woman ‘forced’ to move to Italy and risk eating pasta because of the UK’s tax laws
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I read this open mouthed. Italian waiters may force her to eat pasta! She eats out every night! Etc. How did you keep a straight face Andrew?! https://t.co/cAfwD7NIdI
— Phil Davies (@SussexPhilip) April 5, 2025
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I’ve had to deal with some of them. I won’t miss them. Feck off
— Herr Mckenzie (@SuperRopot) April 5, 2025
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— David Belcher ♂️ (@spokes_man75) April 5, 2025
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Please could Rachel Reeves make me move to Italy too. Tuscany would be nice, although I wouldn’t say no to Sicily.
— janet marland (@janetmarland) April 5, 2025
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So supercar dealerships, 5 star hotels, very high-end boutiques and high-end jewelers will lose a customer.
— Ciaran O'Shea (@ciaranoshea82) April 5, 2025
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It is hard to believe that this article is not a parody. But it appears it's not. https://t.co/c6AcTskMeo
— David Souter (@DavidNSouter) April 5, 2025
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Can you confirm that she's taking that dress with her?
Please confirm she's taking that dress with her.— The Cynical Squid (@SquidCynical) April 5, 2025
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Well, that's me in sackcloth and ashes for the rest of the month.
— Paul (@PaulOnBooks) April 5, 2025
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This is the real cost of living crisis. Won’t no one think of the Demi billionaires? Selfish plebs https://t.co/D59Akf3d13
— Jessica Stephens (@JStephens2007) April 5, 2025
They didn’t even get off lightly in the comments section.
The highest rated comment shows little sympathy for her pic.twitter.com/XhbZFWjFVq
— Kathy (@CentreLeft_) April 5, 2025
In fact, there may be a small Italian fly in their ointment.
It's Bull Sh*t
In the UK, the 45% top rate of tax kicks in at an income level of around £151,000 compared to Italy, where the top rate of 43% comes in at £96,926
There is no personal allowance
The income tax is progressive and varies from 23% min to 43% top
They are going to…— Jo carr (@Jocar6562) April 5, 2025