Polly Toynbee has written this morning: For the first time the entire NHS has been put under competition law. The financial and clinical safety of
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Another accountant gets UK Uncut – so why don’t most?
I’ve mentioned that Dennis Howlett is an accountant who has “got” UK Uncut. Stuart Jones is another one who does so. As he has said
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Why are staff overheads? Or, is the accounting plumbing wrong?
I received a fascinating question the other day. My questioner, who I suspect would rather stay anonymous, asked: Why are staff an overhead? When they
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Some professionals get UK Uncut
Following my exchange with Mark Lee on UK Uncut I notice that Dennis Howlett, another accountant I respect, has aso joined the debate. As Dennis
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VAT increases – and a whole new host of problems will result
I’ve just been interviewed by The Times on the VAT increase to 20%, happening tonight. They seemed keen to know of my views. Let’s be
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Has UK Uncut got the arguments wrong?
Mark Lee is a man I respect. He has published a piece on UK Uncut saying that for eight reason it has got its arguments
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The Observer on UK Uncut
The Observer has the following to say about UK Uncut: Keep up the good work. Your non-violent protests outside high-street chains have shoved tax avoidance
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Time to beat the trolls
One of the objects of 2011 is to reclaim politics from the extremists.We all know who they are: the Taxpayer’s Alliance, Policy Exchange, the right
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2011 – in anticipation
So, I’ve reflected on 2010, what hopes for 2011? Politics We’ll still have a coalition government — but the Lib Dems will begin to defect.
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