it s just very, very difficult for the averagejordanian to achieve just a home and family and a good job. to have it really thrown injordanians faces that he s just been funnelling money abroad all this time. that would look really bad. the king ofjordan s lawyers said there is nothing improper about his ownership of properties and the source of funds is personal wealth, which he also uses to fund projects forjordan s citizens. closer to home, the files show a property deal involving a former uk prime minister. this isn t about hiding wealth offshore, but tony blair did benefit from a loophole. offshore trusts get tax relief while homeowners pay vat on insurance premiums. we will create a tax system that is fair, which is related to ability to pay on his way to power,
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