Thread drift again! I'd love to know if that analysis is based on direct taxes only (Income Tax/N.I. contributions), or whether it includes taxes on spending as well, e.g., VAT, alcohol and tobacco duty and so on. My take is that because those on lower incomes tend to spend all or nearly all of their income, their tax contribution is proportionately higher than those further up the scale.
Would NPR be paid for diectly by government spending, or would they as they have done with HS2, form a stand - alone company with normal borrowing powers
Lastly, the apparent decision not to provide a direct link between HS2 and NPR at Manchester seems perverse at the very least.