The statement is just incorrect, 55% of the benefit bill goes to pensioners and given the demographics it's unlikely to change much. (View Post)

Quite a lot of the people on working age benefits will be working hard, they just don't get paid much. Where are your numbers from? DWP has following for 25/26 - 55% of welfare bill on pensioner… (View Post)

The plot of OBR deficit forecasts over time probably looks like a cross-section of the Lake District... It would be interesting to see a plot of forecast vs actual over time. (View Post)

A cheery thought that the neighbours' refurbishment might push them over the threshold, as I listen to the sound of East European builders bouncing rubble off the side of my house and digging ou… (View Post)

There is a rational argument for that, not sure if I agree with it or whether it is medically correct, but it's basically that it's a slow cancer, treatment can be unpleasant and you'l… (View Post)