There is always a majority for heaping extra taxes on other people. But such policies have a habit of sticking around, and drawing more and more people in.
The Government needs to cut taxes and do more to support domestic producers, not strangle the economy to master inflation.
“I’m a low-tax conservative”, the Prime Minister says in response to a question from one of our readers.
Ministers must make a priority of controlling our borders and stimulating growth with a tax-cutting, pro-enterprise agenda.
“Long term, sustainable, healthy growth that pays for our NHS and schools, finds jobs for young people, and provides a safety net for older people all whilst making our country one of the most prosperous in the world.”
A hypothetical, perfectly average 58-year-old could have increased their wealth by 40 per cent between 2017 and 2022, and paid very little tax, all by following the rules.
The former chancellor understood that the best way to kick-start growth – and increase revenues – was giving individuals and companies the incentives to invest.
As the Government plots a course toward economic stagnation, Labour are positioning themselves as a pro-business party.
“Why do we still impose VAT on domestic fuel when domestic fuel is too expensive, and then give people bigger subsidies?”
Hers is a flimsy proposition that Team Rishi could easily defeat, if only they had something substantial to put in its stead.
Have we got to the stage where it is now considered beyond the pale to employ the services of an accountant or advisor to minimise one’s tax bill?
Dan Neidle says that if the former Chairman had adopted a less aggressive posture, he would have walked away.
If local residents have a legitimate interest in whether new housing gets built, the community has a legitimate interest in the efficient use of existing housing.
The tragedy of the puritan is that they will never actually be free of “the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be having a good time”.
Electoral desperation is never a good place from which to make major decisions on the future of our tax system. There are better, more cost effective, ways to show the Government is aligned to the public’s priorities.