That will do the opposite, although I agree it'd be politically unsustainable to not increase top rate too. The only serious revenue raisers are basic and higher rate. (View Post)

I've argued consistently for a 2p increase in basic and higher rate to fully fund defence, as you know. So less of that lip. (View Post)

Burnham is about to punish them some more. (View Post)

That's one decent appointment. I very much doubt I'll like all his policies, but he's certainly worthy of respect. (View Post)

My reading is that's a John Prescott type move. (View Post)