…despite paying no Income Tax. That ought to change.
Plus: Greenhalgh impresses as only three candidates show at a hustings. Osborne’s minimum wage. And: Hunting – I don’t like posh people on horses killing foxes.
They seem to be more back in vogue with all political parties than at any time since the 1970s.
To create work for all who want it, and a better life for our children and security for families. We can only do this with business.
Also: Alliance attacks unionist pact and bids for pro-Union voters; rocky start for Plaid Cymru’s campaign; and Northern Ireland awaits judgement in ‘gay cake’ case.
Better pre-school education, more help in need for those who have contributed more, a higher minimum wage, support for grandparents – all fit Conservative ideals.
The most straight forward way to achieve a Living Income for everyone would be to align the Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds with the Minimum Wage.
“Conservatism at its best is both pro-business and pro-worker, both rewarding entrepreneurship and ensuring that work pays.”
A clear plan. A strong retail offer. The right direction. A vision for the country. Labour’s strategic failure. And let’s not forget…Ed Miliband.
A living wage is a well-meaning idea, but it’s also deeply problematic. Far better to sort out the tax and benefits system first.
The Mayor of London hasn’t really been dragged into the ongoing leadership struggle. Instead, he’s been emphasising his One Nation credentials.
By sticking to our guns we have now the fastest growing economy in the G7 under this Conservative-led Government.
…So many of whom are in those Northern and Midlands marginals.
The welfare minister has issued an apology. Should he resign, as Miliband demands? Or is he in the right?
We cannot afford to cede it to Labour politicians who have no answer to the problem of low pay but more spending, more borrowing and more debt for future generations.