It’s the worst form of gesture politics in practice – that substitutes for the urgent need for more housing.
Voters at this week’s by-election in Old Bexley and Sidcup are angry with the Prime Minister, but do not appear to have settled on anyone better.
The Leader of the Opposition had forgotten that it is his duty to oppose, and sought instead to impose a high moral tone.
“One of the most friendly, thoughtful and well-liked members of the House of Commons.”
“Most importantly, he was a loving father to his three children, a devoted husband to Cathy and a faithful friend to so many”.
Like Brokenshire, who he replaces as Security Minister, he is willing to return to government at a lower rank.
This account of three and a half years as a special adviser confirms how trivial and transitory the role can be.
There can be benefits to democracy – and efficiency from reform. But change must come from below – not be imposed from the top.
We cheer the mission. But government needs more compromise, art, tact and accomodation than campaigning alone allows.
He is one of the few elements of continuity in what has been a turbulent year at the Government’s top table.
Yesterday’s announcement of Government’s design guidance is a very welcome step in the right direction.
When we work with central government, we improve lives and achieve the best results for our communities.
The fourth part of a ConHome series this week on Levelling Up as the Government’s White Paper nears publication.