Over the last few days I've read some terrible takes on the jail sentences of four to five years handed out to five ‘Just Stop Oil’ protestors (aka 'the Whole Truth Five'). Here’s my assessment of why the sentences were justified and where the critics have gone wrong. First, the facts. If you have not … Continue reading Justice was done to the ‘Just Stop Oil’ Five
Category: Politics
Sorry kids, you are still too young to vote
The Labour Party has promised to give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all elections. I am against this. The reality is that most people of this age are still children in full-time education or training, living at home, and dependent on their parents. They have not yet earned the right to vote, … Continue reading Sorry kids, you are still too young to vote
Broken Britain: can a Labour government fix it?
Keir Starmer’s suited and rebooted Labour Party looks set to sweep to power and says it is ready for business. But Labour will also inherit an economy suffering from a chronic lack of growth, a housing crisis, and failing public services. Nothing seems to be working properly and productivity has stagnated. Can Labour get the … Continue reading Broken Britain: can a Labour government fix it?
What will Labour do on tax?
Just in case Labour forms the next government (it’s wise to be prepared for all eventualities!), here’s a rundown of their stated plans on tax, and what they might actually do in power. It’s only fair to start with what’s in the manifesto. The short answer is ‘not a lot’. The permanent tax measures include: … Continue reading What will Labour do on tax?
Plain-speaking Economics 