Inflation tumbles, and still we wait for signs that the Bank of England might respond
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024As the Office for National Statistics reported at 7.00 this morning: The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.4% in the 12 months to February
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How wrong can Policy Exchange be?
Thursday, March 14th, 2024I have noted in a mail from The Telegraph this morning thay they say: Britain must save more money to boost the economy through a
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The UK does not have a national debt but does instead offer a range of national savings products
Thursday, March 14th, 2024My evidence to the House of Lords Economic Affairs committee on the sustainability of the UK’s national debt is now available on the parliamentary website;
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The Tory view of British values
Saturday, March 2nd, 2024Rishi Sunak spoke yesterday of the need for the government, police and others to stand up against those who oppose British values. But, just what
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A little knowledge of macroeconomics is a very useful thing if you're claiming to be a social policy expert
Wednesday, February 28th, 2024I did a pre-record interview for Times Radio last night, which went out sometime after 10 o’clock, but I admit I did not listen to
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Of course people are angry: we have totally useless politicians whose sole aim is to destroy government services. Why wouldn’t people be angry?
Monday, February 26th, 2024There is a very strong feeling of ‘do we have to go through all that again?’ At the start of this week. Last week brought
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What is wrong with wanting a better world for those who are suffering?
Friday, February 23rd, 2024I am sickened by the reaction to events in parliament this week. I am appalled that those who want a ceasefire so that a civilian
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HMRC have deliberately taken tax collection out of our communities and the price that we are paying for that is very high
Wednesday, February 21st, 2024I am continuing to work on data from HM Revenue & Customs on its accounts, the tax gap and other issues related to its management
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Labour's tribalism makes it a profoundly small minded party. And small-mindedness is the enemy of most things of value, including peace.
Monday, February 19th, 2024As the Guardian has noted this morning, Keir Starmer said this yesterday to the Scottish Labour conference: I have just returned from the Munich security
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