We’ve all heard Colbert’s famous one-liner about the art of taxation being that of plucking the goose to obtain the … Continue reading “The case against Colbertism”

The Government’s own impact assessment for its employment rights legislation estimates that the measures could cost businesses up to £5 billion annually. … Continue reading “The Employment Rights Bill: what the government’s impact assessment misses”

Migration, as the last couple of weeks have reminded us, is a heck of a problem for politicians. It’s a … Continue reading “The economics of the “small boats” problem”

This weekend saw the 138th Durham Miners’ Gala, that annual nostalgiafest of the labour movement. Ancient banners from long-closed pits, … Continue reading “Public or private – the railways need to adapt to the post-Covid age”

The UK labour market features in the manifestos of all the major parties, with a range of proposals on offer. … Continue reading “A review of the election manifestos: the labour market”

The IEA has learnt with sadness of the death of Frank Field, the MP for Birkenhead for almost 40 years … Continue reading “RIP Frank Field (1942–2024)”

A BBC Report finds that, forty years after the Miners’ Strike, former coal-mining areas remain economically depressed. The Beeb’s survey suggests … Continue reading “We should help people to move to where the jobs are”

After a long period of virtual silence on railway matters, the Labour Party has announced a plan for the future … Continue reading “Some practical questions for proponents of “Railway Corbynism””

At a time when British Jews may feel disrespected and even threatened in a way they have rarely been in … Continue reading “Remembering Leslie Hore-Belisha: the man behind the “Belisha Beacons””