Before the World Wars, Britain had no income tax and a government spending less than 10% of GDP. Today, the tax burden is far higher, with public spending around 45% of GDP. This article explores how temporary wartime taxes became permanent—and what it means for the future of the UK state.
This article challenges the simplistic claim that asylum seekers receive “nothing” and proposes a rational, humane, and secure vetting system. It explores the public support provided, outlines flaws in current assumptions, and sets out how to protect both compassion and national integrity through common sense reforms.
The war in Ukraine isn’t just about firepower—it’s about strategy, sustainability, and political reality. Some demand unlimited Western escalation, but wars aren’t won by brute force alone. How much support is too much? How long can it last? And what happens next? Winning requires smart strategy, not reckless bravado.
The NHS already relies on private sector involvement. Reform is essential to tackle inefficiencies, ensuring taxpayer money is well spent while keeping healthcare free at the point of use.
The article and table serve as a snapshot of pre-Brexit fears but are largely outdated in today’s context. The discussion on NHS privatization should now center on domestic policy decisions, grounded in current data and real-world impacts. By focusing on internal challenges and avoiding overly simplistic comparisons, the debate can remain relevant and constructive for safeguarding the NHS.
The Chancellor’s proposal to tax employer pension contributions could severely reduce future retirement savings, amplifying the impact through the loss of compounding growth. In 10 to 20 years, this may result in poorer pensioners and a greater burden on the state for social care and support—trading short-term fiscal gains for long-term social costs.
Reproduced entirely from a Twitter (X) thread by Steve Loftus (@LoftusSteve) Full thread can be found here: https://x.com/LoftusSteve/status/1659637753158545414 Twitter and
Abandoning Net Zero affects environmental, economic, and social aspects, altering project viability, increasing emissions, and hindering sustainable development.
If the UK or an independent Scotland were to apply to re-join the EU, several conditions and requirements would likely be imposed. These would be based on the EU’s standard accession criteria, known as the Copenhagen criteria, and additional specific considerations arising from the UK’s previous membership and its exit process.
The Lower Thames Crossing is criticized for environmental damage, high costs, inadequate congestion relief, health risks, and discarding viable alternatives.
