[Godless Dave]

Keep in mind that Howard supported the invasion of Iraq, so he can't be trusted on foreign policy matters any more than Bliar can. Which is to say, not at all.

Tax rates being based on income are hardly a novel or radical idea. It's called progressive taxation. Almost all industrialized democracies do it; the question is how steep a curve you should have. I don't see rich people and profitable companies fleeing Sweden.