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More than a General Election
8th June 2017 was so much more than just a General Election. I am writing this on June 9th with a joyful heart. I give thanks that Love, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Patience, Goodness and Self Control are not … Continue reading
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Tagged election, Faithfulness, general election, Gentleness, god, Goodness, hope, joy, Kindness, love, Patience, peace, Self Control, spirit
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How to create the society that we deserve.
As a society, we decide what we value. Where do we want our work to generate value? Do we value our transport infrastructure, do we value our children’s education, do we value our police force, our armed forces, caring for … Continue reading
One good thing about the Tory manifesto
The one good thing that I have discovered from the Tory manifesto is an increased empathy with the writers of the psalms. They clearly had their own Tory party in power. Psalm 10 reads: “Why, Lord, do you stand far … Continue reading
Posted in Minimalist Christianity, politics, Thoughts for the day
Tagged Austerity, Brexit, Christian, economics, election, general election, god, housing, justice, love, money, relationships, wealth
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Draw your own conclusions
Here is some data. It should be more powerful than rhetoric. Draw your own conclusions…
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Tagged action, Austerity, election, general election, money, politics, truth, wealth
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Full employment at any cost?
It should be very rewarding to be in employment. There should be dignity to providing for yourself, and knowing that you are making a contribution to society. There should be wellbeing associated with the knowledge of where the next meal … Continue reading
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Tagged election, general election, love, teachings of jesus christ
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Brexit … the great divorce
I have been married for 36 years. Others are not that lucky, and unfortunately many marriages end in divorce. Britain’s attachment to the EU is one such case. Our government is launching into negotiations with the EU. Let’s see if … Continue reading
Why it is right to reverse the increase in Inheritance Tax threshold.
The Institute of Fiscal Studies says that “..wealth is distributed very unequally. One per cent of households have negative net wealth of greater than £12,000 per adult (the 1st percentile), while the 9th percentile is £0 so 9 per cent … Continue reading
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Tagged economics, election, general election, inequality, inheritance tax, politics, wealth
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It is time to cut VAT.
VAT is a tax on what we spend. Everybody has to pay VAT at the same rate, rich and poor alike. The following chart shows which parties have changed the basic rate of VAT since its introduction by the Conservative … Continue reading
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Tagged Austerity, economic growth, economics, election, general election, Labour, Labour Party, money, politics, wealth
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Why public ownership makes sense
If I need some basic repairs carrying out on my car or my house, I know that the cheapest way to get the repairs done is to do it myself. It is faster and easier and cheaper. Why should it … Continue reading
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Tagged action, Austerity, election, general election, Labour, Labour Party, public ownership
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Why we need more council houses
The chart below shows the income distribution in the UK (latest figures available from government statistics) and the corresponding amount that you can borrow if you have a 10% deposit (using the Halifax building society mortgage calculator). Two thirds of … Continue reading
