The Conservatives are a desperate party led by a desperate man. The stars are not lining up for an election victory in 2015, despite a summer of awful headlines for the Labour leader; and Dave finds himself with little room for manoeuvre now Ed has pledged action on the issues that matter outside the Westminster circus. To grab the headlines and the attentions of the voters, this weekend’s Conservative Party conference needed something bold and something that would save people a packet of cash. Hence the marriage tax break. Of course, not every married couple in the land will qualify. And the policy is highly problematic. But £200/year isn’t to be sniffed at. So, why the rush to “incentivise” marriage? Continue reading →