Tag Archives: Labour

The VAT harbringer

Posted on February 10, 2025 by martin

They very first thing the Labour government did upon getting power was to smash private education with 20% VAT in a move that was ill-thought out and was driven by class warfare, but ultimately will go down as the harbringer … Continue reading →

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No-Deal is coming

Posted on March 14, 2019 by martin

Earlier in the week there was a vote in Westminister to rule out a no-deal exit — a vote that is devoid of any substance. So far any sort of deal has failed to get through Westminister, and the Brexit … Continue reading →

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Back to the polls

Posted on April 19, 2017 by martin

Yesterday the British PM did a U-turn and decided to call a general election. Assuming Labour MPs don’t try to block it today, polling day will be 8th June. Down to earth the Conservatives have decided to cash in their huge … Continue reading →

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