Our ludicrous taxation levels are the reason for decreasing flows to the treasury. Nobody can breathe without being taxed. Therefore there is very little life in the economy.
Ideally get rid of government if you want a vibrant economy. Or at least cut into it with genuine purpose. Then you'll see a dramatic increase in the fortunes of the nation. Instead, we see more government, more civil "servants" on lifelong handouts, more debt, more tax. It will inevitably collapse due to the maths. If we leave it to collapse by itself the pain will be far greater than if we act now.