House prices are too high. Government needs to abolish Stamp Duty, slash red tape and ensure 500,000 new homes are built every year. VIDEO SCRIPT: House prices are too high. Not only should government stimulate more house building, it should actively engineer a fall in property prices. Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking about theContinue reading “House Prices”
Category Archives: Economics
A Simple Flat Tax
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”
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”
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”
UK National Debt
This baby was born with a debt of £25,000. That’s his share of the UK national debt. Why are politicians and the public incapable of balancing the books? VIDEO SCRIPT: Every year, the government spends more money than it receives in taxes. The consequence is a mass of unpaid bills and a burgeoning national debtContinue reading “UK National Debt”
UK Overseas Aid
The UK spends £12 billion a year on overseas development aid. Why? Is there a better way to help people in poor countries. VIDEO SCRIPT: The UK government spends £12 billion a year on overseas aid. It’s time to put Britain first and focus on problems at home. Hello, I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking aboutContinue reading “UK Overseas Aid”
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