Cut the pessimism, free trade is a huge opportunity for the UK

The irony of the Brexit debate has always been that, while the value of continued trade with the EU is

December 6, 2019

Ignore Labour, Britain needs billionaires to feel welcome

Labour wants to get rid of billionaires. If that sounds hyperbolic, just listen to how the party’s heavyweights talk about

November 26, 2019

Taxes too high where you live? It’s time to vote with your feet

Moving is the ultimate form of tax avoidance. It is legal and effective – although rather drastic. Often we think

October 4, 2019

There’s more to worry about with Justin Trudeau than fancy dress

In 2015, Justin Trudeau was elected the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, following the footsteps of his father Pierre. And

September 27, 2019

It’s up to the business world to make the case for capitalism

Barely a moment after the new Prime Minister took office, the leader of the opposition was already calling for a

July 30, 2019

Trump’s tax cuts spurred an economic bonanza – the UK must follow suit

Economist Paul Krugman wrote in 2016 that Donald Trump becoming President would lead to a “global recession”

July 15, 2019

A bold pro-business Prime Minister should let Liz Truss shake things up

There’s another month to go until we have a new Prime Minister, but pro-market Conservatives can already start breathing a

June 27, 2019

Philip Hammond’s virtue signalling on low pay is hypocritical

Philip Hammond may soon be out of a job. In fact, I would be very surprised if he remains chancellor

June 7, 2019

The extremist Green party is trying to overthrow capitalism

The Green Party is doing well. It gained nearly 200 council seats in the recent local elections and is hoping

May 22, 2019

A pro-business mayor? Khan is less so than Livingstone

Before he was elected, Sadiq Khan promised – in this newspaper and elsewhere – to be the “most pro-business mayor

April 29, 2019