NormanH Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 http://www.theguardian.com/news/2016/apr/04/panama-papers-david-cameron-father-tax-bahamasin the interest of Balance, the Telegraph reports:Downing Street refuses to deny David Cameron's family might have assets in PanamaDowning Street has refused to deny that David Cameron’s family might have assets held offshore in Panama, reports Christopher Hope, chief political correspondent.The Prime Minister was linked to the so-called “Panama Papers” by his late father Ian, who died in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 That's nothing, wait till they name the Russians and Chinese investors. Still tax avoidance as I understand is not illegal, if it was most of us would be in prison. Also jealousy is a very bad trait, still tell me about the socialists Blair etc. Oh and even everybody's favourite socialist icon Mr Tony Benn who arranged his will so as his family wouldn't pay what the plebs pay in inheritance taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 What, 2000000 pieces of paper for only 147 names? Something wrong here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneySuckleDreams Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 oh brilliant, not again ! Anytime we get these tax exposes linked to Luxembourg, the Lux tax authorities say "right we must do something" and then kick the cr@p out of the man in the street to show that they are ringing in the changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Quite interesting on the same day that Philby is reported as saying, "I got away with treachery because I was upper class". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Interesting discussion on c'est dans l'air this evening where a commentator pointed out that it wasn't so much the hiding of money and tax avoidance that is the problem, but that funds can be used to finance all sorts if things from terrorism to politicalo parties without any one beig able to trace who is behind it...http://pluzz.francetv.fr/videos/c_dans_lair.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Whilst it sticks in my throat to be an apologist for Cameron (or any other politician, for that matter) it did occur to me when the BBC news mentioned Cameron senior's involvement that I couldn't really envisage a set of circumstances where I or Mr Betty would involve our children in a detailed discussion of our investments or financial affairs. In fact, for all I know, Mr Betty could be committing financial impropriety on a daily basis at work, 'cos when he gets home and I ask him about his day, the best I can hope for is a series of grunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Clearly, Mr Betty is in high finance and trying to save you from accessory charges, at least. Be thankful!The left seems to be foaming at the mouth about the disclosure, but so far no criminal acts have been shown, but if they are, let the ruggers hang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 If that turns out to be the case, Mr. Banana, I will ride naked down Piccadilly on a camel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 You selling tickets; front row please, but with sunglasses or Loiseau will kill me, quite right too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 [quote user="You can call me Betty"]. In fact, for all I know, Mr Betty could be committing financial impropriety on a daily basis at work, 'cos when he gets home and I ask him about his day, the best I can hope for is a series of grunts.[/quote]If it's ONLY financial impropriety, Betty, I wouldn't be too concerned...............I mean, really.......Perhaps you ought to ask him to tell you about all the other improprieties?[I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 On a more serious note, Betty, whilst I agree that Cameron wouldn't necessarily have known what the old man was doing with his own money, it's surely the case that if his family still benefit from on-going activities in those affairs, then it's not unreasonable for him to give a proper public account.As Corbyn has said (and he gave a very good, dignified interview today) the matter might have indeed been private but, if taxes were due and not paid, then it becomes a public matter as it concerns the Prime Minister of our country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Totally agree, mint. However, it's becoming such an everyday occurrence to see Cameron being "called to account" that I'm practically ready to have him held responsible for my ingrowing toenail.P.S. Corbyn has actually said something? Thank goodness.I was beginning to think he'd died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 [quote user="You can call me Betty"] P.S. Corbyn has actually said something? Thank goodness.I was beginning to think he'd died.[/quote]No he hasn't, but it's possible his brain has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Have to disagree with you both. I find listening to him very worthwhile and not just on this topic either!I like people who give me an alternative viewpoint and I don't always like to listen only to people who agree with me.What I like about Corbyn is the way he expresses himself with no arm-waving, posturing, fist-thumping and that weird thing that both Blair and Cameron does, making a sort of "pointer" with their thumb and forefinger. He can make a point in a quiet voice and then he moves on to something else without labouring what he has just said.I really like that kind of unshowy behaviour. Before you say anything, I agree with you that he is unelectable but I shall be really surprised if he doesn't change the way some of us think about politics and the attitude of politicians themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I was referring more to the fact that I haven't heard Corbyn express himself publicly on very much at all since he was made leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Sorry, Betty, if I have misunderstood your post. It was Nick's reply which quoted your post that made me jump to the wrong conclusion and direct my reply to both you and him.Apologies to you too, Nick, I am not trying to blame you for an error I made all on my own!But I still disagree with your opinion of Corbyn[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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