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Autumn Statement
Glad to see the government now start to cut taxes and set out their intent to bring them down more. I am also pleased that they wish to assist the self employed, the small businesses and the larger companies that can make major investments. As I have long argued you...Read More »
New publication recommends the UK withdraws from the European Convention on human rights
Leading specialist in European laws, Martin Howe KC, has published the case for leaving the European Convention on human rights.
I have not myself argued this case, and have sought to get the government to overcome the potential difficulties of the way the Court interprets and widens the original convention in...Read More »
Visit to Bohunt School
On Friday 16th November I visited Bohunt School at Arborfield. I was given a tour of the classrooms and then had a conversation with the pupils on the School Council.
It was good to see the school with plenty of motivational phrases on the walls urging young people to try things...Read More »
Remodel the bureaucracy
The Chief Secretary needs to come forward urgently with a good plan to raise productivity in the public services, at least back up to 2019 levels. Setting this an immediate task should not be threatening or should it require large amounts of new capital investment to bring it about, as...Read More »
Wokingham Council threatens our green fields
Many people in Wokingham feel our area has more than done its bit for new housing development in recent years. Surely it is time to slow the rate of n ew build, let the infrastructure catch up, and allow us to enjoy the woods, fields and green spaces that remain?
I...Read More »