The current system adds friction to the labour market, encourages inefficient use of housing stock, and all but exempts a huge share of this country’s wealth from the taxman.
Our current leader and chancellor have undoubtedly restored a quiet technocratic competence to government. The recent cabinet reshuffle has also emphasised their wish to stop provoking division.
The last parliament saw us shatter our reputation for responsible stewardship of the economy. If the British people are to trust us again we must engage with reality.