That is in effect a merger of (employee) NICs/IT. If they knock off 2% each year then they are gone, which is the kind of gradual but radical reform I think is best. My concern is mixing a reform wit… (View Post)

Christ, the Mail have got the paracetemol/autism thing on their front page. I'm sure their article will get round to the medical evidence but the "just asking questions" thing is just so hi… (View Post)

It always comes down to a sense of control - it really does feel like we have essentially open borders and provide housing, NHS, benefits to all who come, no questions asked. Boriswave + boats. I dis… (View Post)

l I don't think so - the kind of PIP claimant who can afford to spend their payment on a car will likely be able to so anyway, albeit with slightly reduced demand if VAT is applied. Ultimately this i… (View Post)

You're right, I was being too simplistic. I think the scheme has been developed in such a way because of the different circumstances of claimants; anything that requires an assessment is going to be … (View Post)