We've already distorted the economy by not taxing some things, and heavily taxing others. It's a bit mad that primary residence gain in value is untaxed... that's quite unusual I think vs. other coun… (View Post)

There's no doubt the UK offers much better prospects than most of the world. But we have fallen behind our comparator nations I think. And for younger people, the tax burden (and the lack of wage inc… (View Post)

Inflation is going to really hammer frozen public sector salaries (whilst public sector pensioners do very well). When I started civil service grad scheme my salary was £27k. 10+ years later they off… (View Post)

Can't we just nationalise Chelsea FC and sell it to the fans? If it has the effect of discouraging friends of dictators from purchasing premier league clubs, that's a price I'm willing to pay. (View Post)

End of Feb and I have lost my bet with @BigRich that England hospitalizations would exceed 3k/day. Will make a £25 donation to pb com shortly. With hindsight, I essentially made the bet as hospitaliz… (View Post)