The rule of law should be upheld by all political parties. They should neither advise others to break the law, nor encourage others to do so even when they strongly disagree with the legislation put forward by the government of the day.
A leader must have the courage to act against an expert's advice.
The surtax payers, having been soaked, have found a way to get out of the rain.
A leader has to appear consistent. That doesn't mean he has to be consistent.
There are no instant solutions.
I've never been one to say that Britain was joining a happy band of brothers.