In budget oversight ('the razor gang'), ministers proposing new spending programs claiming rent-seeking benefits must face skeptical scrutiny and be told 'no' with clear reasoning, yet budget cutters must also recognize and protect proposals that genuinely help those in genuine need.
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John HowardEvidence Quote
“Peter would say yes it is [rent-seeking] and for these reasons you're not getting it but equally Justice and fairness... that distinction is terribly terribly important”
Source
Why the West is losing its soul - The Aftermath of THAT David Brooks Speech— Alliance for Responsible CitizenshipCreated: 8/11/2026, 6:44:51 AM
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