The second order effects could be positive for the Chancellor. Instead of saving into pension, many people will take the salary and pay 40%/45% tax rather than 20% on money they can't easily access. … (View Post)

It's depressing to see all this nimbyism and selfishness. Maybe we should have some kind of system where local authorities who reject new homes and solar panels see their council tax and energy bills… (View Post)

I think Michael Gove was talking recently about the importance of the high street to voters, the feeling that empty shops and gambling shops show country is in decline even if broader economy has a d… (View Post)

They're already dreadful. Might as well do something useful. A well designed property tax alongside scrapping stamp duty would be a permanent legacy. No one will be able to afford scrapping it, and i… (View Post)

He's lucky he isnt in prison. Typical of Starmer that Labour are so weak and confused on this. Sanctioning him and offering him up to the US authorities would be popular! (View Post)