I think the clearest argument for me on this has been regarding contracts and juries. How many of those advocating voting at 16 would be comfortable signing a binding contract with a 16 year old or h… (View Post)

I think a Labour Brexit will differ from a Tory one in terms of tone. I know this may sound a bit fanciful and evasive but I think it is important. Brexit to date has, politically, all been about opp… (View Post)

Charge companies council tax on the land with planning permission they hold from 1 year after they purchase it. Base the council tax on the rateable value of the houses they plan to build. (View Post)

As far as we can tell Government regulation of weights and measures existed as far back as the Indus Valley Civilisation in the 3rd Millenium BC. They had standardised weights and measures across the… (View Post)

I think there is a subtle but iportant difference betwen outright rejecting polls and claiming they are 'wrong' and recognising that they are fluid things which change with time and which o… (View Post)