That was just for this year, there is actually a much bigger hole baked into the figures over the next few years based on what the last government said they would do but most likely wouldn’t (such as increasing taxes they had promised to every year but then backed out of, and a cut to public sector spending so deep it would be undeliverable).
Being honest with the public before the election and in their manifesto would be a bloody good start. “Ah but nobody knew the real economic situation, not their fault” That’s as predictable as a new manager being “surprised” at the players’ lack of fitness.
Oh this one’s very easy. Possibly the easiest political situation to solve. Everybody (not in full time education and of reasonably sound mind and health) gets the same bill and has to pay it. Those with the broadest shoulders get to have nicer holidays. I believe it was called Poll Tax.
Puts on hard hat and prepares for WW3……
Perfect example, mother of two. Why should her life choices mean I pay more tax? Serious question.