Watching the lunch time news I spot rent a quote actor (Bill Nighy) spouting on that the answer to the country’s problems is to increase the taxes on UK banks. I’m not sure how increasing tax on these organisations, who will only pass the additional costs onto their customers (most of us) or cut their dividends (that’s all us with non state pensions), will improve the shocking state of the country’s economy.

I have no problem with Mr Nighy sharing his economic illiteracy with the nation on morning telly, what I do object to is the range of charities who appear to be supporting and funding this campaign.

Having looked at their website all the usual suspects are listed as supporters (Oxfam, Action Aid, Christian Aid). There are also a few surprises to me – the Salvation Army, and the RSPB!.

Not sure when the RSPB felt its role went beyond looking after wildlife and extended to offering economic advice. My long standing monthly direct debit will be cancelled this afternoon.

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