Let’s be honest, all regulation – even hedgehog holes – costs public money June 27, 2024 All the parties have pledged additional regulations, but the costs of these largely go unchecked, writes Matthew Lesh.
Labour lacks the ambition to boost the City’s potential June 26, 2024 While Labour will raise businesses taxes, only the Conservatives understand that it’s entrepreneurs that create growth, wealth and opportunity, says Bim Afolami Elections are about a choice informed by a reflection on the past to make a crucial judgement about our future. Over the past 14 years, the UK, with London at its heart, has [...]
Square Mile and Me – Conservative City candidate Tim Barnes: ‘I live here, so I understand the everyday problems’ June 20, 2024 We’re asking the candidates for the Cities of London and Westminster to introduce themselves. Today, it's Conservative runner Timothy Barnes.
Labour and Conservatives promise new banking rules won’t dent small business lending June 19, 2024 Labour's comments more or less matched a Conservative commitment, contained in the manifesto, to "ensure that Basel III capital requirements do not inhibit lending to SMEs".
General election: ‘I’m ultimately responsible’ for poll deficit, Sunak says June 16, 2024 "I’m ultimately responsible for what I’m doing and no one else is. It rests on my shoulders," Sunak said.
General election 2024: Do the spending promises stack up? June 13, 2024 We've reviewed the three major parties' policy pitches to determine whether their spending promises stack up. The answer, on the whole, is no.
Let’s be honest, there’s no such thing as a ‘fully costed’ manifesto June 13, 2024 All parties are putting forward nice-sounding policies and promising that they’ll be paid for by someone else, says Matthew Lesh “Our plans are fully funded and fully costed,” proudly declares every party leader when presenting their election manifestos. It’s not difficult to understand why this is so important. Politicians are trying to run a gigantic [...]
Economy stagnant in April thanks to wet weather as recovery falters June 12, 2024 Getting the economy firing again is a crucial election pledge for both Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak.
How has Brexit impacted migration? June 11, 2024 Its probably fair to assume that for most Brexit voters, 'taking back control' was not a vote to increase migration significantly.
Election 2024: Rishi Sunak pledges National Insurance cut in Tory manifesto June 11, 2024 Rishi Sunak has pledged to "keep cutting National Insurance until its gone" as he unveiled the Conservative Party's general election manifesto.