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Letwin adulation?

Were forum members as universally happy when Letwin, in Mrs Thatcher's policy unit, instigated the poll tax and personally persuaded her to trial it in Scotland? This led to her premiership being ended  Also resulted in increased support for Scottish independence and devolution

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2579d3 Comments

I was always opposed to the poll tax. I can't remember the details now but I wouldn't have supported any action to implement it. I think it's generally agreed the poll tax was a major mistake and catastrophic failure. Perhaps it taught Letwin the lesson that detailed, adequate and critical scrutiny of legislation is imperative and needs to be given adequate time?

Michael Ixer ● 2579d

Until Brexit came along Letwin was a true Tory loyalist. He was an investment banker at Rothschilds before turning to politics. Brexit is in danger of breaking the two party system.

Jonathan Callaway ● 2579d

"Were forum members as universally happy when Letwin, in Mrs Thatcher's policy unit, instigated the poll tax and personally persuaded her to trial it in Scotland? This led to her premiership being ended  Also resulted in increased support for Scottish independence and devolution"He seems to have inadvertently done quite well.

David Ainsworth ● 2579d