I don't know you are right but suspect you are. If so it bodes well for a disciplined Government - at least for the first year or two and at least incomparison to the shower we curently have in … (View Post)

The problem is that taxation is 'progressive' - and not in the way you or I normally mean. What starts with a tax just on assets over 1 million quickly becomes a tax on 500K, then 200K and … (View Post)

Not sure that recent events of Covid, the Ever Given and the Houthis are doing much for your arguments in favour of global trade over local. (View Post)

Because not all meat is produced to the same animal welfare standards. Because there are some countries in the world I do not want to support by buying their produce. Because balance of trade numbers… (View Post)

It is not protectionist bullshit. It is providing customers with information they find of value so they can shop accordingly. You may not care where your food comes from, what standards it is produce… (View Post)