I agree with you that there are drawbacks, but I think those are worth putting up with for the benefits. And the change is not being proposed for a better system but purely as a cost-cutting measure. (View Post)

But abolishing trial by jury and inflicting compulsory ID scratches Starmer's authoritarian itch. (View Post)

Good morning, everyone. Nothing says patriotic like compulsory ID cards and abolishing trial by jury. Is a system over a thousand years old really one that works? F1: Newey as team principal at Aston… (View Post)

They get to spend more on benefits and feel self-righteous. Not sure abolishing juries and rising tax on working people will go down well. If they'd cut benefits as well as increasing tax that w… (View Post)

Enough to meet essentials, with a small amount left over for minor luxuries (meals out, cinema etc) and modest saving. (View Post)