This week, the Chancellor will deliver arguably the most consequential Budget for many years. Despite the fact the UK has … Continue reading “20 taxes the government could scrap to boost the economy”

Opponents of drugs reform often trot out the line that the UK gave up fighting the war on drugs some … Continue reading “Drugs: The war we choose to fight”

We need to have a serious talk. The topic may be painful. Being faced with the warts of a much-loved … Continue reading “Politicians must revive the spirit of radical NHS reform”

There is a wonderful story about the realism (or pessimism) of young people. A polling company had asked a group … Continue reading “Better pensions – how to return to the future”

It is easy to pick up a newspaper, watch television or look on a blog and assume the end is … Continue reading “Cheer up. Capitalism and free trade have made the world better”

House of Lords reform has become a hot button issue that risks widening divisions within the coalition. On one side … Continue reading “House of Lords reform – what do we want from a second chamber?”

I have no constitutional objection to the Alternative Vote system (AV). Fears over constantly hung Parliaments or permanent coalitions are … Continue reading “The Alternative Vote system will prevent radical free-market reforms”

One part of Alastair Darling’s Budget that appears to have received little attention from the media is his plan for … Continue reading “Politicising money lending is not the path to prosperity”

I have no constitutional objection to the Alternative Vote system (AV). Fears over constantly hung Parliaments or permanent coalitions are … Continue reading “The Alternative Vote system will prevent radical free-market reforms”