>This idea seems so sensible it's a no-brainer. I have not heard any "cut VAT" scheme that doesn't sound really sensible. My suggestion would be to cut VAT al

>This idea seems so sensible it's a no-brainer. I have not heard any "cut VAT" scheme that doesn't sound really sensible. My suggestion would be to cut VAT alltogether so we can save our souls from endless tax cut jungle. But that's not going to happen, because VAT is effectively barrier against foreign goods, important source of government income and can't go progressive. As a result conservatives love it to death.