Yes. How do you think it compares? I think the severity of offence is perhaps comparable, a personal impact on many thousands of people, rather than a really serious impact on one person and family. … (View Post)

I make 2 comparisons. My first comparator is Band D vs CPI from 2005 to 2025, which is flat in real terms (91% vs 95% increase in cash terms). My cross check is average household expenditure on Counc… (View Post)

I'm not sure where the graph went: (View Post)

The argument is interesting - thanks. I'm actually not familiar with Jenrick & co having been involved in this; I need to read some 2010 to 2023 history, perhaps. IMO the stuff about "h… (View Post)

Thanks. Apologies for any lack of clarity. I'd go for more significant local autonomy, and given relative success of regional mayors in some places that seems to be the best chance we will get. (View Post)