Rising prices, sorting out inheritance tax and rethinking Britain’s relationship with the EU are among the most pressing issues the Government needs to fix, according to Yorkshire Evening Post readers.
The 2020s continues to be a decade filled with problems as the cost of living crisis continues to bite, the prices in supermarket shelves keep ticking up, and the UK marked ten years since the Brexit vote.
Andy Burnham became the latest Prime Minister tasked with trying to tackle the problems facing Britain when he replaced Sir Keir Starmer in the summer. But with plenty on his plate, we decided to turn to our readers and get their thoughts on what the most pressing issues are.
Over on the YEP’s Facebook page, we asked: “What is the single biggest issue you want the Government to tackle?”
Here were some of the responses from our readers. Do you agree? Let us know!
7. Stop British weapons being used in wars
Sher Khan wrote: “Those who are demanding that the 'boat people' be stopped should also demand that the British government neither participate directly in attacks on these refugees' home countries, nor allow British-supplied weapons to be used in such attacks.” | Snapshooter - stock.adobe.com Photo: Adobe Stock
8. Inheritance tax changes
Replying to the YEP's post on Facebook, Rachel Lloyd Rowett wrote: “Don't know how to explain, but when a person has £10000, left from inheritance & they lose all benefits because that is wrong. Family gave as a gift, shouldn't be penalised for."
9. Rejoin the EU
John Staveley wrote: “Re-joining the EU trade agreements would lead to a significant boost to trade.”