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Originally Posted by Hugh

I have no problem paying more tax for a better service, but why is the the default position? Why not consider the German or French models, which work well, and the funding comes from multiple sources, including taxation?

Something needs to be done, but just to roll out the old shibboleths stops progress - we need to think differently, with a growing aging population.

l agree but can you see our politicians from whatever political persuasion thinking differently with their set ideological dogma?.