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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
….Or cut back on waste, which they won’t do.
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But this is also fantasy politics. Something politicians say to pretend you don't have to make difficult choices. You can cut waste, sure, but it isn't enough to make up for the huge cost of providing pensions, benefits or services. Reform tried this nonsense and soon found themselves having to raise taxes because adult social care is expensive and making sure people don't order too many post-it cuts and cut back on the after-hours taxis doesn't pay for it.