The row over changes to National Insurance in the Budget is another sign of political gridlock failing to resolve inequities in the tax system. Isn’t it time to burn the entire tax code and start again with a simple flat tax? VIDEO SCRIPT: Last week’s Budget began to unravel within hours because of a rowContinue reading “A Simple Flat Tax”
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Health Tourism
Health tourism is costing British taxpayers £2 billion a year. Is it time for a National Entitlement Card so only those eligible get free health and welfare services? VIDEO SCRIPT: The NHS spends over £2 billion a year treating non UK citizens, but only a small fraction of that amount is recovered. So, is itContinue reading “Health Tourism”
Rape
1 in 20 British women say they’ve been raped, but only 1 in 100 cases results in a conviction. How can we get better justice for victims and the accused? VIDEO SCRIPT: 1 in 20 women say they’ve been raped or seriously sexually assaulted at some point in their life. Is this a full scaleContinue reading “Rape”
Europe’s Refugee Crisis
Why the solution to Europe’s Muslim refugee crisis includes… letting Assad stay in power, allowing Iraq to split down ethnic lines and doing a deal with the Taliban. VIDEO SCRIPT: Europe is in the midst of a refugee crisis as hundreds of thousands of people flee Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Do we have a moralContinue reading “Europe’s Refugee Crisis”
Fairer Business Taxes
How do we get Starbucks, Google and Amazon to pay their fair share of tax? Corporation tax, business rates and the Budget. VIDEO SCRIPT: The government has been forced to look again at local Business Rates. But isn’t it time to reform all taxes on business, so they’re more simple and fair? Hi, I’m LeonContinue reading “Fairer Business Taxes”
Human Rights: A Dirty Word
Why do Amnesty International and Liberty give human rights a bad name? VIDEO SCRIPT: Human rights have become a dirty word for many people. Giving succour to terrorists, criminals and illegal immigrants instead of caring for the rest of us. Who’s fault is that? Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking about human rights organisations andContinue reading “Human Rights: A Dirty Word”
Sex & the Church
Why is the Church so obsessed with sex… gay sex, sex outside marriage, condoms? Is it time for priests to think about something else? VIDEO SCRIPT: The Christian Church is obsessed with sex… gay sex, sex outside marriage, masturbation, condoms. Why do priests have so much sex on their minds? Hi, I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’reContinue reading “Sex & the Church”
Two-State Solution
Is the two-state solution dead? President Trump hints at alternative options to solve the Israeli Palestinian conflict. VIDEO SCRIPT: President Trump appears to be backing away from the two-state solution, the policy to create a Palestinian state alongside Israel. But is this as bad as it seems? Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking about IsraelContinue reading “Two-State Solution”
Blair on Brexit
Tony Blair is back! And he’s called on the British people to rise up to prevent Brexit. Should anybody listen to him? VIDEO SCRIPT: Blair is back. The former Prime Minister has returned to the spotlight to call for Brexit to be halted. Should we pay any attention? I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking about TonyContinue reading “Blair on Brexit”
Who am I?
A short video introducing Leon Hawthorne, host of The Leon Hawthorne Show. VIDEO SCRIPT: Who am I? I’m Leon Hawthorne. I created this show for social media, web and mobile. That’s where more and more of us get our news, these days. There’s a lot of noise out there, so I thought I could addContinue reading “Who am I?”
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