SIR – Most people accept that taxation, which you report is now likely to rise, is a reasonable inconvenience – as long as they get good services in return.
Currently this just isn’t the case. The waste caused by overstaffing, outsourcing and inefficiency means that the black hole in Britain’s finances will continue to grow, however much taxes are increased.
One only has to look at local government to see how money is being plundered from taxpayers in return for minimal services.
Simon TaylorPoringland, Norfolk
SIR – It seems that Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, is short of £50 billion, and now plans to raise taxes while cutting services.