The example is an unfortunate one for your case, as income tax was indeed abolished in 1816 after the Napoleonic Wars ended. It was the "temporary" reintroduction in 1842 that has lasted ev… (View Post)

Yes, my Stilton is in the fridge too. (View Post)

Illiberal, unnececssary, extremely expensive and incompetently done is even worse, but we all know that's where we'll end up. (View Post)

Too often we're adding to the damage, rather than seeking to put it right. The hideous new development at Nine Elms is an obvious example. Why are architects so obsessed with building ugly boxes? (View Post)

Also less economic growth, lower pensions, less innovation, more direlict areas. Pros and cons. I myself don't think England is overpopulated - about 92% of it is not developed. (View Post)