The telegraph is allowed to be biased - no one is forced to pay for it. The BBC on the other hand is meant to be impartial… (View Post)

Its hard to see quite what economic collapse beyond where we are would bring down a government with a three figure majority. The only way the government falls is if there is an almighty scandal with … (View Post)

First and yes I was goal hanging (View Post)

The idea that its a simple curve is certainly discredited. The idea, however, that you may increase tax take by lowering tax rates or vice versa is still valid as humans very much do change behaviour… (View Post)

Well quite. I'd have a flat tax of 20%. No higher rates, no reliefs. No schemes for hiding income in trusts. Just 20% on all income. (View Post)