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The idea of independence
There is much humbug about independence and diversity. The Bank of England we are told has to be independent. As a result it fails to see an obvious big inflation. Its hopeless groupthink follows the Fed and ECB to inflationary disaster whilst Asian Central Banks keep inflation down. It rejects...Read More »
Which inherited EU laws should be improved or removed?
This is a live topic again in Whitehall as many departments make heavy weather of sorting out the huge mass of EU laws.
I would start with the complex Emissions Trading scheme. Let’s suspend it as energy prices are so high. The UK version produces the highest carbon taxes making UK...Read More »
Meeting with Minister on new SEND schools
I met with the Minister to welcome the decision to go ahead with two new SEND schools in Wokingham Borough including one in my constituency. Extra provision is needed to give parents and pupils choice where they need special support in education.
I also explained to the Minister that there is...Read More »
Exercising Brexit freedoms?
Successive Prime Ministers have not used a lot of Brexit talent on the backbenches.
I raise this now because the current administration is becoming more Remain establishment with each reshuffle. The new Justice Secretary and new Deputy PM are both from the Remain stable. The Attorney General and the Chancellor of...Read More »
Continued support for non-domestic energy customers
I have received the letter below from the Government regarding continued support for non-domestic energy customers.
The Energy Bills Discount Scheme provides a continuation of support to nondomestic customers, with support backdated to the start of April. It will provide all eligible businesses and other nondomestic energy customers with a discount...Read More »