I'd agree, however, 3-6 months ago he was probably saying this to stabilise the markets, say what the market wanted to hear and test the water on this particular policy with the electorate. He then has to keep with this policy whilst he listened to various opinions and then make a judgement...
That the government doesn't pay, hits all employers and especially small businesses. ........ Before you ask the answer is "No", I get about 20-25% less than them.
Why is it "pretty emabarrassing reversal for", why isn't it "at last, someone has listended to all the arguments and based a decision on that"? Just wondered, that is all.