We are now in the pre-election phase, so inevitably tax is a 'burden' that should be cut and 'reforms' will magically improve public services.

Steve Richards assesses the consequences for the state that we are in.

Rock N Roll Politics is live at the Hitchin Festival on Tuesday July 11. Tickets here:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/hitchin/the-market-theatre/rock-n-roll-politics-with-steve-richards/e-kgvveaea

Rock N Roll Politics is live at the Edinburgh Festival from Sunday August 13th with a different show every day. Tickets here:

https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/steve-richards-presents-rock-n-roll-politics

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