I spent a lot of my 13 years in Parliament on all-party committees. They do an excellent job when the issue is essentially non-constroversial, as they have the time and resources to analyse an issue … (View Post)

First-time buyers get £300K free. (View Post)

I'm not struggling, but my subjective impression is that restaurants and takeaways (at least in the Soiuth) have increased their prices significantly, to the point that they are an occasional luxury … (View Post)

I think it was a good speech and I quite like her personally. The central role of the abolition of stamp duty should be more controversial than it is, since it only benefits people who own homes wort… (View Post)

Switzerland, not noted as a high-tax country, has a wealth tax of 0.3-0.5% (determined by canton), with no significant exemptions but the first N francs free, typically £50,000 or so - the purpose ap… (View Post)