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  1. #1TaxationBusiness·Glasgow_JoinerRegistered member

    Lower the £90k VAT threshold to £0

    Lowering the VAT registration threshold to £0 would create a fairer marketplace for honest businesses. As a self-employed tradesperson who charges VAT, my prices are automatically 20% higher than competitors who stay below the £90,000 threshold. Many deliberately limit their turnover, ask customers to buy materials directly, or work cash in hand to avoid VAT altogether. This leaves VAT-registered businesses at a significant disadvantage despite contributing more in taxes. The current system rewards those who avoid or minimise their tax obligations while penalising compliant businesses. Requiring all businesses to charge VAT would create a level playing field and encourage greater tax compliance.

    7/28/2026
  2. #2Immigration·JaeRegistered member

    Stop the boats!

    The Navy should be patrolling the English Channel. We should politely collect any people in boats in the channel and drop them back on the French beaches. While we're at it, stop paying the French Millions to deal with it at their end.

    7/25/2026
  3. #3Taxation·ChrisRegistered member

    No Tax On Overtime

    I think working hard should be rewarded. After 40 hours of standard pay, overtime should be tax free.

    7/23/2026
  4. #4Crime & Policing·Chas HallRegistered member

    Bring Back Bobbies on the Beat!

    Our town centres need mor police on the beat. Not driving around in cars, sat in vans etc. Community policing is key

    7/28/2026
  5. #5Local Government·Self Employed GuyRegistered member

    General Election Now

    Nobody voted for Andy Burnham. As Nice the guy as he seems to be, he's already pushing his agenda, making changes that none of us voted for. The only fair and reasonable way of swapping our leader should be with another general election. The Government should call a General Election Now!

    7/27/2026
  6. #6Crime & Policing·JaeRegistered member

    Sort The E-Bike Scourge

    Black balaclavas, no insurance helmet or road tax sound familiar? The police should be given powers and equipment to stop these bikes, then harsh punishments including confiscation or hefty fines to be paid before returning the bike. Innocent people have been hurt in collisions and it seems like they ride round lawlessly.

    7/25/2026
  7. #7Farming·JaeRegistered member

    Fair Prices for Farmers

    Farming is essential for the country's food security, economy, and countryside. Many farmers face challenges such as rising costs, unpredictable weather, and changing market prices, making it difficult to earn a stable income. The government can help by ensuring fair prices for farm products, providing financial support, investing in modern farming technology, and offering grants for environmentally friendly practices. It can also improve rural infrastructure. Supporting farmers helps protect jobs, strengthens local communities, and ensures a reliable supply of high-quality British food for future generations.

    7/25/2026
  8. #8Business·Chas HallRegistered member

    Apprenticeships for all school leavers

    There should be a place for every school leaver if they want one

    7/24/2026
  9. #9NHS·Chas HallRegistered member

    Review Procedures & Processes

    Money is wasted at an alarming rate within the NHS. I think that a nationwide review of processes and procedures should be carried out, making changing as seen necessary to make the systems more effective for patients and more financially efficient.

    7/24/2026
  10. #10Local GovernmentInfrastructureTransport·ChrisRegistered member

    Scrap HS2 ASAP

    HS2 should be scrapped because the project no longer represents good value for taxpayers and has failed to deliver on many of its original promises. Initially promoted as a way to improve capacity, reduce journey times, and stimulate economic growth across the country, the scheme has been repeatedly delayed, significantly reduced in scope, and has experienced dramatic cost increases. With the cancellation of large sections of the route, many of the anticipated regional benefits have been lost, leaving a much smaller railway at a much higher cost. The billions of pounds still required to complete HS2 could instead be invested in upgrading existing railways, improving local transport networks, repairing roads, and supporting public services such as healthcare and education. These investments would benefit far more people across the UK than a single high-speed line serving relatively few destinations. There are also environmental concerns. Although rail travel is generally more sustainable than driving or flying, constructing HS2 has involved extensive land clearance, habitat destruction, and significant carbon emissions from construction activities. Given the project's reduced scope, it is increasingly difficult to justify these environmental costs. Scrapping HS2 would prevent further spending on a project with diminishing returns and allow government resources to be redirected towards transport improvements that provide greater value, wider geographic benefits, and more immediate improvements for communities across the United Kingdom.

    7/24/2026