the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
8>8 Personal answerYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
the Economy › Mansion Tax
Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.K. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?
8>8 Personal answerNo but significantly increase personal tax free allowance ie £300,000 per person. Do not punish someone for saving and working hard. |
the Economy › Child Benefit
Should child benefits be restricted to a maximum of two children?
8>8 Personal answerTwo successful pregnancies to avoid punishing those who for example have twins on second pregnancy. Should only have the family you can afford |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
8>8 Personal answerEveryone should get a basic standard of living but everyone should work where capable. Laziness is no excuse |
the Economy › 32-Hour Work Week
Do you support a 32-hour work week?
8>8 Personal answerKeep 35/40 hour working week with overtime pay at 1.5 times where needed and not voluntary but necessary ie police enquiry/ performing operation |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
8>8 Personal answerAs long as it is reported and they are taxed on income and |
the Economy › Bedroom Tax
Should tenants receive less benefits if they live in a housing association or council property with more bedrooms than occupants?
the Economy › Free Broadband
Should the government provide free broadband to all UK homes and businesses?
the Economy › Non-Domicile Rule
Should the government abolish the non-domicile rule which allows residents to limit the tax paid on earnings outside the UK?
8>8 Personal answerNo, this would discourage foreign investment in the UK |