I'm more worried that scientists are deliberately downplaying the outputs of their models so as to appear more credible. Some of the tipping point stuff looks seriously nasty. Massive uncertaint… (View Post)

The Thunberg arrest will be interesting. The police have arrested over 2,500 people so far and haven't secured a single conviction. Whatever you think of PA, the Terrorism Act, or these individu… (View Post)

Absolutely - but that's because it's so easily avoidable - only 5% of estates pay it. Short of some more radical reform, I'd suggest tightening the rules up would be a better solution.… (View Post)

This is a good place to start on the pure practicalities and economic harm: https://treasury.gov.au/review/tax-white-paper/which-taxes-cost-the-most (View Post)

I'm evidently quite progressive when it comes to taxation, but I do find IHT very difficult to justify on both the principle and - in particular - the application. You typically pay it when you … (View Post)