If they get rid of salary sacrifice then the amount put into pensions will collapse. But that would lead to more money for consumer spending now. Am I too cynical to think that governments would pref… (View Post)

My theory is that a large part of the populace is doing very well and doesn't have to work harder. And another large part of the populace is struggling but is unable to do better for various rea… (View Post)

We've passed the point where far too many people and organisations are net recipients of money from the government. Its resulted in the financial infantilization of the country. With the result … (View Post)

We've seen some imbecilic shakes of the magic money tree since 2008 but the LibDems plan for taxpayers to pay for any increase in mortgage payments is one of the worst. It would encourage people… (View Post)

Its always been impossible to defend on any economic or social grounds. What has now arrived is the point where the damage it is doing is no longer possible to hide. (View Post)