Citizenship and the origins of National Insurance

18 Mar 2024

Following the cuts to National Insurance contributions in the Budget, Jeremy Hunt hinted at the idea that the Conservative Party’s long-term goal is to abolish it altogether. Sanjit Nagi revisits the ideological origins of National Insurance, based on ethical ideals of citizenship and duty towards one’s community, replaced today by an unfettered individualism. In pursuit … Continued
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Alexis Papazoglou

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