And nothing on the £130 billion lost from cuts to fuel duty since 2010, now approaching £20 billion per year. It's probably the most regressive policy measure the Conservatives introduced, with … (View Post)

From what we have learnt from the betting scandal, that is an accurate description of how government works anyway. You'd fit right in. (View Post)

It's seriously brave of Labour going for WFP. I predicted this kind of reaction after the experience of Sunak's NICs cut - older voters are exceptionally sensitive to any policy change that… (View Post)

I think there is definitely an argument that the State Pension should be set at a much higher value but tapered away. A real safety net. You'd want to be careful about disincentives though, as y… (View Post)

Why do all these pensioners need state hand outs when they have been working so hard and saving so much their entire lives? Can't have it both ways. My own grandparents, who worked hard and save… (View Post)