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Why the UK and the EU are falling so far behind the US
Consider the 2022 figures for GDP per head
USA. $75 000
UK. $45 000
EU. $37 000
The UK has spent the last 50 years trying to align itself more and more in trade, economic regulation and general laws with the EU on the...Read More »
My article for “American Conservative” on wider ownership
Conservatives believe in freedom and enterprise, choice and opportunity. We believe in helping people to live fulfilling lives, recognizing and releasing the talents and energy within. We reject the gloom of the left who think people and the world have to be controlled by governments to...Read More »
The asylum backlog – and the NHS waiting list
The Prime Minister has made clear Ministerial wishes. The asylum backlog of cases must be brought down. The NHS waiting lists must be reduced. Secretaries of State working within the relevant departments have reinforced these message and gone through plans with senior officials.
Large extra sums of money have been allocated...Read More »
Additional Government Funding for Extra SEN School Places
I have received a letter from Helen Watson, Interim Director of Children’s Services at Wokingham Borough Council regarding extra Government funding for additional SEN school places in Wokingham.
I welcome the extra money the Government is providing to Wokingham to make additional provision for special educational needs. The Borough does need...Read More »
A summer urging change
I have spent weeks this summer researching and writing how the government and Bank of England could give us a better future. I have set some of these views on this website, in tv and radio interviews and through comment in papers. I have sent the main ideas to Ministers...Read More »