I have written before that co-ops and similar ventures are part of the rich tapestry of a market economy. After … Continue reading “Co-operative ownership – the liberal way”

A few days ago I attended a “Future Trends” conference. As a digital consultant I need to keep on top … Continue reading “A nudge towards totalitarianism?”

, attempting to justify the Commission’s stance on the “public benefit” test for independent schools on the radio last week. … Continue reading “Why quangos need to be reined in”

The development economist Peter Bauer famously observed that “Aid is the process by which poor people in rich countries subsidise … Continue reading “Cameron should focus on free trade rather than foreign aid”

The term “progressive” has become the focus of a new struggle of rebranding at a time when the terms “liberal” and … Continue reading “Progress the conservative way?”

David Cameron’s conference speech has arguably provided observers with important insights into the ideologies helping to drive coalition policy. Worryingly, … Continue reading “David Cameron’s conference speech lacked intellectual coherence”

Plans to introduce a minimum price of 50p per unit of alcohol in the North-West of England – apparently supported … Continue reading “Price-fixing is the wrong way to tackle binge drinking”

Today David Cameron has spoken of his ambition for the UK to break into the top five tourist destinations in … Continue reading “Cameron’s ambitions for tourism may be undermined by red tape”