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Dale Vince: I hope he doesn’t...

I hope he doesn’t - there’s no economic, energy bill or security justification - and it’s a major manifesto pledge that would be broken. Not an ideal way to start. On the flip side there’s a tiny amount of oil and gas left versus a considerable amount of noise and heat on this issue - if this deals with that, it’s not the end of the world, I mean it will barely make a difference to anything, carbon targets included. The bigger issue for me is to take back the £50 Billion that DESNZ plans to waste and put it to work, right now.

Dale Vince: Equalising Capital Gains Tax with Income Tax...

Equalising Capital Gains Tax with Income Tax - is not a wealth tax. It’s an equalisation of two very different rates applied to the same thing - making money. Income tax is for those with a job, capital gains for those with money to invest. This is the first step we should take to creating a more fair tax system. Been arguing for it since 2020, in my book Manifesto - have my fingers and toes crossed. https://thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/wealth-taxes-super-rich-burnham-ally-6nfblmdcp
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