I am writing to support the position taken by Sam Leach (The Argus, March 3) with regard to the increase of the minimum wage.
It is logical to have a guide to the lowest rate of pay paid per hour. But surely it is also logical that no income tax or national insurance contributions should be taken from it?
The Government will make millions in extra revenue by taking 33 per cent of this increase from the poorest, who are paid the least. How can the Government justify it?
As Sam also asks, can any local MPs provide an answer?
-Simon J Boyd, Newhaven
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