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Most Britons draw more from the state than they pay in, yet only 12% know this
ONS figures show 53% of UK households receive more from the state in services and transfers than they contribute through taxes, but only 12% realise it.
Why it mattersIf voters knew they were net beneficiaries of the state, it could shift the political debate over tax rises and public service funding.
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