Tax businesses more, say Christmas shoppers

BARGAIN hunters want businesses to pay more tax to ease the burden on the individual.

Islanders have spoken out following the release of the 2012 Budget, which announced duty rises on petrol, alcohol, cigarettes and tax on real property (TRP).

Deputy Dave Jones (pictured) has condemned the Budget, saying it was an attack on families already struggling to cope with rises in the cost of basics such as electricity, food and water.

And many islanders have agreed with the Vale deputy's comments, including Michelle Woodgate, 26, who was at a Christmas fayre at St John's Residential Home on Saturday.