Agreed. The total dismantling of government was a horrendous unforced error. A bit like that American country (I forget which) that expelled anyone who'd worked in its oil industry then realised… (View Post)

It was a relative success but he still lost. If Accrington Stanley hold Liverpool to a draw, earn a replay at Anfield where they again hold them to a draw, it's still a draw after stoppage time … (View Post)

Sounds like a very sensible proposal. Very sensible. And of course residents could deflate their taxes by becoming YIMBYs. (View Post)

I believe the French solution is to have self declarations but the government has the right to purchase your property at a percentage above your declared value. So if you declare your house is worth … (View Post)

Not a bad idea. But you'd also need to ensure the owner is liable not tenants. Perhaps we could do the trick used for NI were wages are taxed on both sides. Say start with 0.5% of full price for… (View Post)