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Originally Posted by MarkC1984
Looking into forming a political party
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Don't bother mate.
Before even beginning to think of starting a political party, you need to be sure you have a clear understanding of why the country is in the state it is, and I don't think you do.
Chris has hit the nail on the head somewhat; you need to focus on cutting government spending to compensate for your tax cuts, and exactly how you plan on doing it.
The key isn't simply recognising what the problems are (we can all look at the country and identify things we disagree with), but in coming up with crafty solutions to get around red tape and people who will oppose you because of their own vested interests. Unfortunately there's little honour in politics, and everyone's out for themselves.
To give an example, though I agree with you that immigration should be mostly skills based - you have not outlined at all how you mange to pull this off, even though I think your heart is in the right place. There will be opposition, and that opposition can and will shout just as loud as you can.
"Cave in" Cameron has made this mistake, he's pledged things that should be done, but behind the scenes he's been out done by those with vested interests and he's had to reverse his stance.
Dropping tax on fuel is good too, as I think most of us can agree that the fuel duty is an unfair convenience tax on the motorist. But, where instead will the money come from? Or will you cut spending somewhere? Most likely the money will need to be paid, and everyone should pay their dues, but saying it and somehow pulling it off are two very different things.
£10 Tax on ciggies, forget it - besides just because you you despise smoking doesn't mean I don't despise your vehicle fumes just as much, and so lets not go down that road (no pun intended). Simply upping the tax as some kind of quick-fix will only affect the less well off and will only P-off a lot of people, and quite rightfully so. Any politician who massively increases tax on cigarettes and/or alcohol will not remain in office long, regardless of their justification(s) for the tax.
This country needs revolutionary change, not more of the same old same old.
I also notice you've adopted an American style tuition fees system for higher education. You should remember that in the US, the cost of living is less, taxation is less, and sometimes what works across the pond would be a disaster here.
The truth is, we've already paid the tuition fees in our taxes, but it's been squandered and the next generation has been pretty much sold down the river.
You can't increase higher education up to £15K per year, that would simply be a crime against those who's only transgression is to have been born after 1992.
Furthermore, the banking crisis which has unfolded in the last few years has occurred due to failings in previous governments, and it will undoubtely happen again because the core causes have not been remedied. What changes will you be able to implement, that you'll be willing to implement, and will implement that will prevent a recurrence? Turning this country around will not be as easy as it sounds, and unfortunately it will take more than good old fashioned "good intentions" to achieve.