Just because you're paranoid, it doesn't always mean everyone's out to get you. Today programme presenter Nick Robinson's on-air rant about a Right-wing plot to bring down the BBC proves it.
The Conservative housing spokesman accused Labour of a 'Left-wing plot for higher council tax' that could leave households in the top band forking out almost nine times more than those in the lowest.
The bosses of the UK's two biggest tour operators said further tax increases would force them to raise prices, putting trips abroad out of reach of many households.
The Deputy PM's plan to hit Middle England with a hefty hike in council tax has already met a wave of opposition, but she seemed unconcerned as she sipped a glass of rosé on the beach.
Another day, another rumour emerges of an egregious attack on Middle England by this tax-grabbing Government. It's enough to reduce grown men and women, the prudent and thrifty to tears.
Households in the countryside will reportedly be charged at unfairly high levels to pay for residents of cities under the Communities Secretary's 'fair funding' plans.
Dame Diana Johnson, the policing minister, failed to rule out changes to the so-called 'death tax' this autumn amid growing concerns about the state of the public finances.
The Chancellor is said to be looking at tightening rules on gifting of money and assets before someone passes away to address an estimated £50billion spending hole at the next Budget .
Every good villain needs a lair, and for Neil Woodford that place has in recent years been a seven-bedroom trophy home overlooking the azure-blue water of Salcombe Harbour.