There may be a lot to criticise in Treasury orthodoxy but the idea of a Treasury vs Minford dichotomy as if he was Maynard Keynes feels terrifying. (View Post)

If you get planning permission and don't build anything I reckon that is a good argument for compulsory purchase. (View Post)

Is stamp duty the obvious thing to cut? I know some people don't like transaction taxes but I'm unconvinced it will make much difference. I'd like to see capital gains tax on primary residence sales.… (View Post)

Smart move. The monarchy ought to prioritise where relations need improving. One thing we've hardly talked about is the 100th anniversary of the Irish Free State. (View Post)

What I find odd is the attempt to hold a referendum in Zaporizhzhia oblast. I know they like to take the biscuit but this is a region with one major city, Zaporizhzhia (about the size of Sheffield) w… (View Post)