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Tag Archives: Responsibility
Knowledge is porridge
Ben Gummer‘s Ten Minute Rule Bill (to be introduced tomorrow) builds on something we suggested years ago. Well, two things, in fact. Firstly, that a sensible discussion about the size and scope of the state must start from a clear … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged Accountability, MPs, Open Government, Public Spending, Responsibility, Spending, Taxpayers, Transparency
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Reviewing our budget properly every ten years
I read somewhere – and have entirely forgotten where – recently a new idea for government spending. That every ten years (say), the government should have a requirement to cut (say) ten per cent from its spending. I have no … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged Future-building, Public services, Public Spending, Responsibility, Tax
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The City – time to cherish rather than to bash?
Banker bashing has become one of the most popular sports of recent times, politicians of all colours and hue strive to be identified with ‘good’ industries, almost any industry, rather than the City. All the talk is of casino capitalism, … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged 50p tax rate, City, Economy, Institutions, Occupy London Stock Exchange, Responsibility, Social responsibility, Tax
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Decisions, values and choices
“We can’t save all species under threat, so we must choose, and that won’t be straightforward,” said Jean-Christophe Vié of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature based in Geneva. This comment was inspired by a report recently published … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged Choices, Individuals, Reform, Responsibility, Society, Spending
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The Legal Recognition Of Gay Marriage Is Absolutely The Right Thing To Do
The Government has announced that it is planning to launch a consultation with the aim of legalising gay marriage. It’s a very welcome announcement indeed. The case for gay marriage is clear and it is great news that the Government … Continue reading