Autarky positions like this quickly become absurd. You're arguing for a significant reduction in energy consumption and compulsory veganism. Solar lasts 25 years+ at 80% efficiency - if China cu… (View Post)

Labour should abolish VAT on repairs on cars over 10 years old. Good for the environment, good for poorer drivers. (View Post)

Including me, tbh. I don't think we should be using arable land for them, though that kind of farming tends to be in the sunniest spots. (View Post)

Support for solar and wind is currently at 88% and 83%, respectively, with 1% opposition. 3% oppose solar farms in their area. 74% think they boost the economy. In older polling, support for new gas … (View Post)

To be fair, our market isn't free either - the NHS has monopsony power. In theory that means we are freeloading on American innovation, as there isn't as big an incentive to innovate in the… (View Post)