Mind the gap 26th September 2020 One of the dangers of a political world that expects absolute loyalty to fixed views of the world and roundly condemns dissenting or sceptical voices is it... Westminster News
Tackling the virus 25th September 2020 Many want there to be an easy answer to quelling the virus. The medics and scientists search for a vaccine but have to warn it could take a long time or even... Westminster News
Jobs scheme needs improvement 25th September 2020 The latest proposals do not help businesses stopped from trading by law. Many of these businesses have a future once they are allowed to trade again. They have... Westminster News
An independent defence policy 24th September 2020 Some have expressed worries that the UK will not be free to run its own defence policy once out of the EU fully owing to alleged commitments to a Common... Westminster News
Getting the deficit down 24th September 2020 I want lower tax rates to boost revenues and encourage enterprise. The best way to cut the deficit is to have more growth which will generate more tax revenues... Westminster News
Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 I have today received this letter from the Chancellor: I am writing to set out our Winter Economy Plan, the next phase of our planned economic response to... Westminster News
Letter from Transport Secretary about train tickets 23rd September 2020 Letter from the Transport Secretary about train tickets I appreciate you taking the time to share your suggestions about the introduction and benefits of... Westminster News
Questions to the government CV 19 advisers 23rd September 2020 Monday’s slide show was short and not very informative. They did present a worrying increase in hospital admissions. The rest of the numbers were curiously... Westminster News
Dealing with crime 22nd September 2020 I reproduce below the Lord Chancellor’s letter to MPs setting out his new proposals, as I think they are good. A SMARTER APPROACH TO SENTENCING I am writing to... Westminster News