By: Paul Ormerod

Paul Ormerod is an economist at Volterra Partners LLP, author and an Honorary Professor at the Alliance Business School at the University of Manchester

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Could the Labour Party just disappear?

September 3, 2025

The Labour Party has been a prominent feature of British politics for a century. But could it now just vanish?
Has Reeves realised she’s reached the limits of taxation?

August 6, 2025

Much of the economic damage has already been done, but in ruling out wealth taxes and further pay deals with doctors, at least the Chancellor is allowing a shimmer of light to peep through, says Paul Ormerod England’s cricketers narrowly failed to score the 374 runs needed to beat India in the final Test match [...]
Is Joe Root actually the greatest English batsman ever?

July 30, 2025

Joe Root has been acclaimed as the greatest English batsman ever, but is it actually true? Paul Ormerod delves into the stats.
Starmer must face down the self-righteous clowns on his back benches

July 23, 2025

Keir Starmer’s attempt to select compliant MPs has backfired, producing a rebellious and ill-informed parliamentary party that has already successfully vetoed its own government’s economic policy, says Paul Ormerod A fundamental feature of the social and economic world is that intentions are not the same as outcomes. Morgan McSweeney and his colleagues exercised very close [...]
Enough with black-hole blaming, Reeves is ignoring low hanging fruit

July 15, 2025

Raising taxes and plugging black holes, Reeves's discourse ignores proven (and easier) methods to boost productivity, says Paul Ormerod.
To find out who’s to blame for economic uncertainty, reeves should look in the mirror

July 2, 2025

Household spending is down £50bn since last year. It’s hardly surprising there’s so much uncertainty in the economy given the relentless negativity of the Chancellor herself, says Paul Ormerod Households in Britain are still saving large chunks of their incomes. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed this week that the percentage of income saved [...]
Is Labour changing its mind about the OBR?

June 27, 2025

Labour is becoming increasingly disillusioned with the OBR as the reality sets in that no anount of forecasting can solve Britain’s spending problems, says Paul Ormerod How fashions change! Less than a year ago, Labour politicians were falling over themselves to praise the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Labour was elected on a promise of [...]
How much should you pay to see Billie Eilish? Don’t ask St Thomas Aquinas

June 21, 2025

Thomas Aquinas argued for the concept of a “just price”, but when it comes to concert tickets the correct price is the one determined by the market, says Paul Ormerod Summer is in full swing, and with it the usual round of festivals and music gigs. Alongside these, another tradition is emerging. Namely, extensive whingeing [...]
Farage has a point, the UK should stop subsidising Scotland

June 11, 2025

It may have lost him the byelection, but Nigel Farage has a point about Scottish spending, writes Paul Ormerod.
From rare bees to miners’ pensions, money is now no object in parliament

May 28, 2025

Miners' pensions, indigenous rights, the shrill carder bee - parliament and the public have lost touch with the reality of public spending.

Kwasi Kwarteng: Labour ‘at risk’ without more tax rises amid bond jitters

Formula 1 plans peace talks with raging drivers after Verstappen Mario Kart jibe

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