Q: Why is RBS paying bonuses, when they have lost money?A: What happened in the "Great Deregulation", was that the casino arm of investment banks merged with the normal banking retail arms of high-street banks. They did this so that their casino divisions could make even bigger bets, and to manage those very high risk... Continue Reading →

Q: why does it take flooding in the Thames Valley before the Westminster village wakes up to a problem? A: because we don't have a functional democratic system in this country. What we need is more devolved power and control and money. If that had been in place we would've had more effective local planning... Continue Reading →

Q: Should people accused of rape be given anonymity prior to charge or conviction?A: Same rules should apply as other cases, before charge yes but after charge and before conviction the judge should make a decision about what is necessary to ensure a fair trial. This is a matter for the judiciary and the legal... Continue Reading →

Q: Will the revival of the 50p tax rate lead to the wealthiest individuals leaving the UK? A: No, the revival of a 50p rate will not lead to the wealthiest individuals leaving the UK, they have already left the UK and currently claim non-dom status.Tax evasion and avoidance currently costs the UK Treasury around £18... Continue Reading →