[Politics] TV's Alexander Armstrong Vs VAT on private schooling

[Wozza]

"I'm really angry about Starmer's private school tax - and extremely poor," says millionaire TV host and author, wearing a cravat, lounging in a stately room.

What a bellend!

https://x.com/windsorholden/status/1897935939634147711

 

[BN9 BHA]

Pointless thread

 

[Greg Bobkin]

I'm not completely excusing the guy, but this article adds *a bit* of context. It's also difficult how the "extremely poor" bit was delivered or how serious he was being. Again, not excusing him, like...

Alexander Armstrong branded ‘out of touch’ for ‘extremely poor’ comment

Wealthy presenter has been accused of ‘whining’ as sarcastic social media users urged he set up a fundraising page

www.independent.co.uk

Mind you, anyone who uses the word 'vituperative' strikes me as the sort of person who has probably got a few spare quid here and there.

 

[keaton]

He needs to get a sense of perspective. He should read the thread about the people on £100k and how hard they have it

 

[Guinness Boy]

He could always get another job or cut down on the coffees and smashed avocados.

 

[Screaming J]

That's disappointing. I always have quite enjoyed watching him on Pointless and HIGNFY.

Sad to discover that he is(*), in fact, a massive c0ck.


(*) That's "is"; not "has".

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

"I'm really angry about Starmer's private school tax - and extremely poor," says millionaire TV host and author, wearing a cravat, lounging in a stately room.

What a bellend!

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https://x.com/windsorholden/status/1897935939634147711

Someone will tell you this is a pointless* thread.
It isn't.
It is important we not forget there is a bunch or entitled arsehats out there

*Whoops. I missed @BN9 BHA 's rather good joke
Just vacuumed back out of the whoosh before I disappeared down a plug hole by @Wozza

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I'm not completely excusing the guy, but this article adds *a bit* of context. It's also difficult how the "extremely poor" bit was delivered or how serious he was being. Again, not excusing him, like...

Alexander Armstrong branded ‘out of touch’ for ‘extremely poor’ comment

Wealthy presenter has been accused of ‘whining’ as sarcastic social media users urged he set up a fundraising page

www.independent.co.uk

Mind you, anyone who uses the word 'vituperative' strikes me as the sort of person who has probably got a few spare quid here and there.

Vituperation is one of my hobbies.
In my case my interest stems from my education rather than my *wealth*.
I suspect it may be the other way round for our TV man.

 

[A1X]

It has to be said, the Government really could not have asked for a better response to this where everyone who attacks it (including someone most would put somewhere adjacent to “National treasure” status) just ends up coming across as an entitled wanker

 

[Wozza]

 

[Anger]

It’s not a good look.

And I don’t just mean the cravat.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Poor c***!

 

[Motogull]

That's disappointing. I always have quite enjoyed watching him on Pointless and HIGNFY.

Sad to discover that he is(*), in fact, a massive c0ck.


(*) That's "is"; not "has".

His Armstrong and Miller show back in the day was really good.

IRL he is a bit of a tit.

 

[studio150]

Surprised he hasn't started a Just Giving page to cover the VAT

 

[Jovis]

Someone will tell you this is a pointless thread.
It isn't.
It is important we not forget there is a bunch or entitled arsehats out there

Maybe not, but some of us make big sacrifices to put our kids through private school, for a number of reasons. But I wouldn’t be so stupid as to go public about how hard done-by I am as a result. My choice.

 

[Wozza]

Someone will tell you this is a pointless thread.
It isn't.
It is important we not forget there is a bunch or entitled arsehats out there

Ummm… he said ‘Pointless’ with a cap ‘P’.

You know, the TV show the out-of-touch cockwomble presents.

 

[stewart12]

Not sure the cravat was a good choice

 

[Creaky]

I have no preference one way or the other regarding VAT on school fees however I do have one question.

If the VAT exemption for school fees is removed will the fees universities charge students also attract VAT?

 

[CheeseRolls]

I think it is time for the country to unite on this. With some reluctance, I will be paying every penny of VAT I owe for school fees and hope others will join me in this magnanimous gesture.

 

[WATFORD zero]

I'm very sorry, but Private schools not being able to get benefits off the taxpayer by claiming they are charities anymore is a bit like £3m+ farms avoiding IHT (never mind, only half the rate every other family run business has to pay over £1m at twice the rate) and getting upset at not being able to claim their benefits.

Maybe a new series of Benefit street