Most British citizens have less than £85 million
“More than 50% of your British citizen don't have £85 million”
Summary
Household wealth data shows that the typical British household holds far less than £85 million, with the richest 1% owning just over £3.6 million and the bottom 50% holding only a tiny fraction of total wealth. There is no evidence that any significant portion of the population possesses £85 million, making the claim that more than half lack that amount false.
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- Household total wealth in Great Britain - Office for National Statistics
The wealthiest 10% of households held 43% of all the wealth in Great Britain in the latest period; in comparison the bottom 50% held only 9%. The richest 1% of households were those whose total wealth was more than £3.6 million (Figure 2).
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