Yeah, I'm in the "why bother" camp - the system is obviously ridiculous and the media flip-flops between fawning and attacking are just tiresome, but as long as the monarchy stays out … (View Post)

Yes, I never met anyone in Switzerland who thought the wealth tax unreasonable. Come to that, I've never met anyone who hated IHT, though I know there's a widespread belief to that effect. … (View Post)

Speaking as an old-fashioned leftist, I regard fulminating about individual actions as a distraction, and accept that people will seek to maximise their finances and pleasure in whatever financial en… (View Post)

Yes, it's a bit reminiscent of the 50p pension rise. (View Post)

For what it's worth, Huffington Post rated his response as one of his best performances yet, and the focus on Yemen at PMQs was also commended as likely to echo the unease felt by the Cameron wi… (View Post)