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The claim: Low and middle earners are bearing the burden...
Reality Check verdict: The government is very reliant on ...

Reality Check: Are lower earners bearing the tax burden? - BBC News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39641222

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The claim: Low and middle earners are bearing the burden of the tax take.

Reality Check verdict: The government is very reliant on richer people for its funding. More than a quarter of income tax is paid by the 1% of taxpayers with the highest incomes.

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<p><strong>The claim: </strong>Low and middle earners are bearing the burden of the tax take.</p><p><strong>Reality Check verdict: </strong>The government is very reliant on richer people for its funding. More than a quarter of income tax is paid by the 1% of taxpayers with the highest incomes.</p>