Myleene Klass may be deeply confused about how the mansion tax will work in practice, but she probably isn’t the only one. As a supporter of land value taxation, it is no surprise that I think it is a flawed policy, but what’s really problematic is the way both Labour and the Lib Dems are… Continue reading Myleene Klass and political failure
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Why Zoe Williams’ tale of Tesco subsidies only tells half the story
Zoe Williams makes a good point in the Guardian when she questions why the taxpayer effectively subsidises companies like Tesco by paying out tax credits which would be unnecessary if they paid decent wages, whilst executives reward themselves massive bonuses from the profits they make as a consequence. There is clearly something wrong here. But… Continue reading Why Zoe Williams’ tale of Tesco subsidies only tells half the story
Quality of Life (2) – work and unemployment
This is the continuation of my series of posts in response to the Lib Dems’ Quality of Life consulation paper, the first of which can be found here. Taking the next three questions in one go next: 6. Should there be compulsory limits to working hours? Can employees make a genuinely free choice to opt-out… Continue reading Quality of Life (2) – work and unemployment