Does anyone in this government know what they’re doing?
First, we had Alistair Darling asking for tax advice. He’s the Chancellor, so he should understand the intricacies of the tax code better than anyone, with the exception of Gordon Brown, the former Chancellor, who was probably most responsible for the current tax code. Now we have Baroness Scotland breaking the very law that she [...]
Lessons in politics: no appointment reviews, too many undeserved peers, bad arguments, no fixed terms, no general election, confusing public image
What have I picked up from politics recently? #1. There is not a committee that reviews appointments to the Cabinet as there is in the US. This means that the PM can appoint whomever he wishes. And if that person happens not to be a current MP, then he/she is made a peer. #2. The [...]
Rumour has it: cabinet reshuffle?
What are all these rumours that are floating around? Is Gordon Brown preparing for a reshuffle in his cabinet? Rumours are that Alistair Darling will be replaced by Ed Balls, Education Secretary. Considering that education and education reform has not been very spectacular, is Mr. Balls equipped to be Chancellor? What about the injunction that [...]
Still talking about 50p tax
The chancellor’s budget is still being debated. And the biggest talk is the 50p tax on the wealthy. How is the budget going to affect you? Well, personally, it won’t affect me yet. And I doubt if in this next year it will affect me much. Why? Because I’m one of those 2 million unemployed [...]
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