In the past year, inside IR35, I have paid 57% of my day rate to the Government. That is the overall for the year, not just some unusually high part of it. Not quite the 60% but not far off. (View Post)

I agree with you on this and have long advocated it. But this is a separate (although still valid) question to that of the overall size of the State. We need to change both where we get the tax from … (View Post)

Perhaps because of all the issues there have been with attempting to ban breeds of dogs in the past. The Dangerous Dogs Act is almost synonymous these days with badly thought, knee jerk legislation. (View Post)

I understand that. But the police did not pass the online hate laws and I do expect them to be seen as part of the community - hence the reaosn I have no problem with them being involved in Pride Par… (View Post)

The British police are not the ones making laws. But once those laws are in place they are supposed to follow them. If you have an issue with Pride Parades or arresting bloggers then take it up with … (View Post)