No. It’s reasonable to make sure the state pension isn’t taxed, by keeping the personal allowance pegged to it, but otherwise there is no reason why the retired shouldn’t pay the same marginal tax an… (View Post)

A flat rate of relief for everyone, higher than the 20% basic rate, would encourage ordinary people to save. Meanwhile it’s another super hot day up here in the mountains: (View Post)

Today’s Sunday Rawnsley, brought to you as the sun rises over the mountain skyline, on topic for about seven threads back: … nine-tenths of the Lib Dem’s battle is attracting attention… this rebirth … (View Post)

Absolutely. It will give the finished risotto an interesting pink colour. Works well with rich flavours. (View Post)

I've said for a long time that the Tories won't get a hearing until they accept Brexit was a mistake and return to a more pro-EU stance. It's where the voters are, and puts clear water… (View Post)