The list of basic items that are classed as "non-basic" is pretty massive and yes its regressive as a proportion of income as poorer households need to spend more of their income and can�… (View Post)

Final thought because then I need to stop putting it off and get into the kitchen to prep Christmas Dinner. Many people who "can't do Maths" turn into freaking Rain Man when it comes t… (View Post)

But we don't have the US model, we have the UK model where we tell people that if they work more than minimum time the Treasury will tax them at almost 100% rate for doing so on any marginal inc… (View Post)

Nothing wrong with skilled immigration, especially if there's few restrictions on construction so migrants and young people can get a house. The problem in this country is we have the worst of b… (View Post)

Of course it applies. EG my wife has a colleague who works 3 days a week while the kids are at school. She could work 5 days a week while the kids are at school without needing childcare, but if she … (View Post)