I reckon we need to start ranting more, tbh.
I agree that I'm happy - in principle - to pay a bit more in tax, if services etc are commensurately better.
However, I'm not happy for it to be pissed away on fucking quangos and gigantic salaries for shit useless council high heed yins. The wastage on shit legislation alone is eye watering. DRS, anyone? GRR? Millions pissed away.
The council tax issue is also worsening - no raises so our services get hacked to the bone, raises so working people get yet another penalty for fuck all return.
I think efficiencies is what is needed, and fewer £80k salaries for soi disant public 'servants' would be a good place to start.