Friday, April 24, 2009

Tell us what spending you would cut

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FRIDAY 24 APRIL 22.30 GMT - BBC TWO

Hello,

From Newsnight Editor Peter Rippon,

BALANCE THE BOOKS

This week's revelations about the dire state of the public finances seem to be a political game-changer. Forget the old arguments about tax and spend, the discussion and argument now is going to be about how you raise taxes and how you cut public spending.

We recognise on Newsnight that it can be hard for politicians to be explicit about the uncomfortable choices ahead - there are going to be many losers. They are also burdened with political strategies, messages to control, images to project.

You though, dear viewer, have no such constraints. So what spending would you cut?

TELL US WHAT YOU WOULD CUT

We are keen to hear your views, they can be as radical or counter-intuitive as you like. What could we do without? How much could you save? What is it you really resent having your money spent on? You can let us know your thoughts on my blog.

I realise this will prompt a lot of trolls to argue the first on the list should be the BBC. That's fine, but my challenge would be do not just say it, make the case.

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