> None of this matters to people who can't afford to heat their homes in the winter. 1. Yes it does because it helps the country control prices and helps peopl

> None of this matters to people who can't afford to heat their homes in the winter. 1. Yes it does because it helps the country control prices and helps people afford to heat their homes in winter. 2. Yes it does because defence is still important even if prices are high. I'm not defending labour's record or politicians in general, but you're letting your irritation blind you there.