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Defence spending needs a dose of reality
I've been thinking about defence spending a lot lately and I'm not convinced that a zero-based budgeting approach is the way to go. It sounds good in theory, but I think it's a bit simplistic. We need to take a step back and look at what we
green defence, not just greenwashing
i think we should be talking about reducing defence spending overall, not just making the current budget more efficient. it's crazy that we're still pouring so much money into the military when there are so many other pressing issues that n
Defence spending needs a reboot
I think we should introduce a zero-based budgeting approach to defence spending, where every line item has to be justified from scratch each year. This is needed because it's clear that our current approach to defence spending is inefficien
Sort Out Our Defence Spending
I think we should stop wasting money on outdated defence projects and focus on investing in cutting-edge tech, cos let's be real, that's what's gonna keep us safe in the future. We need to get with the times and start putting our money into
Stop Wasting Money on Bureaucracy
I'm so fed up with the constant back and forth over defence spending, it's like they're more concerned with saving face than actually keeping our country safe. As a small business owner, I know how to balance a budget and make tough decisio
Boost local businesses with simplified business rates relief
This whole waste tipping thing is a symptom of bigger issues. Councils are stretched thin, and small businesses like mine are drowning in unrealistic business rates that don't reflect actual footfall or profit. It's a joke. We need a tiere
Defence spending is a joke
I'm sick of hearing about how we need to boost defence spending to keep the country safe, when the truth is that's just code for lining the pockets of arms dealers and politicians who don't know the first thing about what actually keeps peo
Pruning Defence Waste with Care
Frankly, our defence spending needs a thorough review to ensure we're getting the best value for money. One must consider the importance of a strong national defence, but it's equally crucial to be responsible with taxpayer funds. I think w
Scrap the Nuclear Obsession
I was talking to my nephew who's in the army and he was saying how much of their budget is taken up by maintaining our nuclear deterrent, it's staggering, and for what, I ask you. We're not going to use it, we all know that, it's just a sym
Revitalise High Streets with Sensible Rate Reform
As a chartered accountant I've seen firsthand the struggles small businesses face with the current business rates system. It's outdated and fails to account for the complexities of local economies. We need a more nuanced approach that consi
Scotland deserves better than Westminster's defence mess
I was talking to one of my pupils the other day and they mentioned their dad was in the military, stationed somewhere in England. The kid was worried sick because their dad was being sent to some godforsaken place to fight in a war that doe
Slash Red Tape, Not Just Rates
I've spent years dealing with the bureaucratic nightmare that is our business rates system, and I'm convinced it's stifling entrepreneurship in this country. As a chartered accountant, I've seen firsthand how small businesses are crippled b
National service reimagined as a voluntary civic year with real incentives
The proposal for mandatory national service was poorly conceived and rightly criticised. Compulsion breeds resentment, not civic spirit. But the underlying instinct that young people would benefit from a structured opportunity for service i
Defence spending at 2.5% of GDP with a focus on cyber and reserves
The world is less stable than it has been at any point since the end of the Cold War. Russia has invaded a European democracy. China is expanding its military capabilities. The Middle East is in crisis. And the UK, a nuclear power and perma
Fair Rates for Local Businesses
As a Labour supporter I think it's high time we looked at business rates and how they're affecting our local businesses. The current system is outdated and doesn't take into account the actual performance of businesses. We need a fairer sys
The UK needs 2 get serious about defence spending
ngl the world is getting more dangerous rn and we r acting like its still 2005. Russia is on the move. China is building military bases everywhere. And we r cutting our army 2 the smallest its been in 200 yrs. We need 2 spend at LEAST 3% o
Why are we talking military cuts when our schools are already cut to the bone?
How can we sit here and talk about "operational cuts" in defence as some kind of national emergency when schools across the country have been operating on bare minimums for years? It’s absurd. Every year we’re asked to do more with less, pa
Cut Defence Waste with Business Sense
I think it's time we applied some business sense to defence spending, rather than just throwing more money at it. We should be looking to private sector expertise to help identify areas of waste and inefficiency, and then cut them out. This
We need a Welsh defence strategy, not just whatever Westminster decides.
Wales needs to establish its own defence and security strategy, with full control over any defence spending that occurs within our borders. It’s simply not sustainable to have a defence policy dictated entirely by Westminster, especially wh
We need proper defence spending, not just more money for useless projects!
Saw this advert the other day for some new drone thing the RAF supposedly needs. Cost billions, apparently. Made me think about our lads out there, or even just our own borders. It’s all well and good having fancy tech but what’s the point
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