Poland and the UK have roughly the same tax burden and welfare spending, as a percentage of GDP. The main difference is they spend most of theirs on families with children, while in the UK it goes on… (View Post)

It’s funny because the working-age benefits bill isn’t actually growing as a percentage of GDP. It’s basically been the same for the last 15 years. People are forever misusing UC migration stats and … (View Post)

There is a phenomenon where people on benefits think they are uniquely deserving of them, and everyone else is a scrounger/fraudster. They will often have an even harsher attitude than someone like M… (View Post)

They work well in tandem (geddit) - I’m a member and will drop in for a few hours while I’m touring if there is one close. + coffee and scone. I think cycling solo is the best way to see stuff becaus… (View Post)

I have a Reform garden, native plants only and anything else is tossed into the compost. Otoh it’s only focus is insects so it’s not the prettiest, particularly my artificial bog system. Does that he… (View Post)