Posts tagged with ‘Honesty’

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Zebu hero of the week: Alex Ferguson

November 1, 2009

When people unexpectedly tell the truth or cut through the bullshit, we should celebrate it. Zebu Hero of the Week certainly won’t be Tony McNulty, whose House of Commons “apology” for misclaiming £13,000 on expenses was staggeringly grudging.
“I regret that I did not recognise that a more formal arrangement would have been wise and preferable [...]

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How green is my tax?

October 31, 2009

From 1st November, Air Passenger Duty is being increased. The rise, in two stages, hits long-haul flights hardest. In a year’s time, a family of four flying the furthest distance in economy will pay an extra £340, while a trip to the United States will cost another £240. APD will then be four times the [...]

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Honesty in politics! Whatever will they try next?

October 7, 2009

DAVID CAMERON says the Tories must be honest with the public, particularly about the need to cut state expenditure. Not to do so would, apparently, be “dishonest and irresponsible.”
We’d certainly like to see rather more honesty across the board by politicians.
Any bets on how long it lasts?