Don’t fall for fool’s gold from Corbyn

IN any context, leadership requires a specific and attainable vision and the ability to motivate individuals and groups to attain that vision.

In the political sphere, vision equates to a political and economic philosophy but, with regard Jeremy Corbyn, his message is ambiguous, inconsistent and ultimately flawed.

On one hand, he advocates state ownership of Keynes commanding heights of the economy, maximum income levels and energy caps but then advocates free trade. His stance on Brexit is vague but at least he is unequivocal on the abolition of nuclear weapons. In short, many potential voters struggle to understand him, although misguided left-wingers fall for his fool’s gold.

Here’s a vision for our nation: an independent, confident and sovereign nation, with a small government sector and, consequently, a single universally low tax rate ie a proportional and fair tax system. 20% tax rate for all sound OK? An emphasis on market forces to deliver our goods/services where high disposable incomes boost spending and so policy is conducive to high growth and employment. Strong law and order and outstanding educational provision, private provision of healthcare alongside a competitive market for affordable health insurance and a reliance on conventional weapons for external security. Bye, bye nukes and crumbling NHS. The society described is a Classical Liberal model and it works. The shame is that politicians have ignored this ideal for too long. Ian Roblin Llanishen, Cardiff