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Why target older people?
The IPPR argues that an ageing population will place significant financial strain on the UK's public services in the coming decades. By suggesting older property owners contribute more, they aim to balance this burden and ensure the tax system remains sustainable, rather than relying heavily on a shrinking younger workforce.
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