Trying to get some understanding of the slowdown 25th April 2022 Last year economic policy was expansion minded. The Bank of England carried on printing lots of money and kept interest rates around zero. The Treasury decided... Westminster News
Having a proper debate on the economy 23rd April 2022 Parliament has failed to have a proper debate on the economy for many years. The main reason is that it has fallen for the lie that the Bank of England is... Westminster News
Controlling public spending 21st April 2022 There is renewed interest amongst Conservative MPs in value for money and controlling public spending. We have just lived through an extraordinary two years... Westminster News
Brexit wins 19th April 2022 John Redwood MP's recent article from Conservative Home It is good news that Jacob Rees Mogg has been appointed minister for ensuring we take advantage of the... Westminster News
The Church of England turns its fire on England 18th April 2022 It used to be said, unhelpfully, that the Anglican Church was the Conservative party at prayer. As a once well attended national Church it needed to be and was... Westminster News
There is too much international regulation 17th April 2022 There are three main problems with excessive international regulation. The first is it can curb competition and innovation which would otherwise improve service... Westminster News
Why don’t the railways want our business? 15th April 2022 It’s the Bank holiday week-end. Many people want to travel to be with family or friends. Others want to take a short break at a UK holiday destination, giving... Westminster News
The Chancellor should show he understands the cost of living crisis 14th April 2022 The big rise in energy prices is like a big tax rise. It takes a lot of money out of peoples purses and wallets. It reduces discretionary spending as many... Westminster News
Fighting inflation without a big downturn 11th April 2022 The Fed, the ECB and the Bank of England all made the same mistake last year. They carried on printing more money and buying up bonds to keep interest rates... Westminster News