Keynes once said that “if economists could manage to get themselves thought of as humble, competent people on a level … Continue reading “Abolish the cap on dentistry student numbers, and let market forces in”

If you were like me, struggling during lockdown to get your children to do some schoolwork with very little support … Continue reading “Hey, busybodies – leave those homeschoolers alone”

The media are talking up the possibility of a disruptive summer of discontent’ sparked by trade union militancy. In addition … Continue reading “Are we in for a “summer of discontent”?”

Lord Hennessy is a historian who has recently been making some waves with his radio appearance on “Partygate” and the … Continue reading ““A Duty of Care: Britain Before and After Covid” by Lord Hennessy: a preview of a review”

A survey of over 2000 family doctors working in England has indicated a sharp fall in working hours post-pandemic, with … Continue reading “Can’t get a GP appointment? Blame medical socialism”

The continuing row over P&O’s decision to sack 786 ferry employees without notice, and replace them with low-paid agency workers, raises … Continue reading “The P&O saga: no way to say goodbye?”

The Government is planning to legislate to implement the findings of Tracey Crouch’s Fan-Led Review of Football Governance. This calls … Continue reading “An independent football regulator would be an own goal”

When the Report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities was published last April, I gave it a cautious … Continue reading “The government’s “Inclusive Britain” report: the good, the bad, and the ugly”

Our relative powerlessness in relation to the dreadful conflict in Ukraine is leading politicians and activists – online and offline … Continue reading “Yes, let’s be “tough on Russia” – but not by overriding the rule of law”