WHOSE VAT IS THAT VAT?

I see the tossers up the tower are claiming a victory over the Taxman. They are reclaiming up to  £1M which they say was for VAT wrongly charged on council services.

'The claims cover sporting and cultural services, such as charges to the public for use of municipal fitness centres, such as gyms, tennis courts and golf clubs and parking charges.'

Councillor Limp Topspin, Oldham Council cabinet member for financial farces said: “The way Oldham Council dealt with this is an excellent example of its commitment to taking control and effectively managing its budget, responding to an opportunity to reclaim money that is rightfully ours.

Er, excuse me honeybun!  If this is VAT on  charges to the public, then surely the VAT was paid by the public. Ergo this money is rightfully theirs and does not belong to OMBC.

So when is the shareout then?  I will forgo my share. Put it towards all the charity sweeties stolen by the lightfingered bastards in our employ.  

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