Indeed: if you represent the good, the bad and the ugly, then you are demonstrating your professionalism as a lawyer. If you only represent one cause, then you are allowing your prejudices and prefer… (View Post)

Indeed, who among us wouldn't want to live in a time when: - anyone could emigrate to the UK, with no restrictions at all - average life expectancy was about 45 - home ownership rates were under… (View Post)

This isn't the only cliff edge in the tax and benefits system that needs to be addressed, but it is by far the most egrigipous, because it affects the poorest. It should always pay to work, and … (View Post)

You raise a very important point. In much of the world, unemployment benefits are both very generous... but temporary. The initial hit you take to your income is much smaller... but you need to get a… (View Post)

Work for 4 additional hours, and you can afford a whole pint of beer in the pub! (View Post)