Commenting on the Labour Party’s A New Britain report, Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at the Institute of Economic Affairs said: … Continue reading “Local revenue raising powers are key to implementing meaningful devolution”

IEA Head of Public Policy Matthew Lesh has written in City AM arguing that MPs shouldn’t be prevented from expensing … Continue reading “We shouldn’t deny MPs their fair share of festive cheer”

IEA Chief Operating Officer and Energy Analyst Andy Mayer has been quoted in City AM lamenting the government’s approach to … Continue reading “Banning fracking while importing U.S. gas “an irrational act of economic self-harm””

Commenting on the ongoing industrial action and threats of further strikes, including paramedics and ambulance workers, Professor Len Shackleton, labour … Continue reading “Wrong for soldiers to bear the brunt of “union intransigency””

IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon has been quoted in The Daily Mail responding to research finding that consuming … Continue reading “Nanny statists continue to move the goalposts on alcohol risks”

Commenting on the government’s Online Safety Bill proposed amendments, Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at free market think tank … Continue reading ““Devil is in the detail”: IEA expert responds to Gov’s Online Safety Bill proposed amendments”

Commenting on reports that the government may limit the number of foreign students coming to the UK, author of the … Continue reading “Reform tuition fees to save £60bn and cut reliance on foreign students”

IEA Director General Mark Littlewood has written for The Times arguing that, far from being immoral, making the wealthy pay … Continue reading “Save the NHS by making the wealthy pay”

IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon has been quoted in The Times responding to news that the Wellcome Collection’s … Continue reading “Closure of the Wellcome ‘Medicine Man’ display “an act of cultural vandalism””