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“Our plan has a clear goal: to protect, support and create jobs.” The Chancellor’s statement. Full text.

“For me, this has never just been a question of economics, but of values. I believe in the nobility of work. I believe in the inspiring power of opportunity.”

By Paul Goodman | 8 July 2020 at 1:15 pm | 2 comments

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By Mark Wallace | 8 July 2020 at 11:00 am | 31 comments

The Conservative Party’s coming virtual conference. Turning a setback into an opportunity.

With travel costs, train bills, buying petrol, purchasing meals and standing people drinks, a door potentially opens for member participation.

By Paul Goodman | 8 July 2020 at 7:00 am | 18 comments

Sunak’s statement tomorrow. How much like the Old Normal can we afford to make the New Normal be – or try to?

Given the Coronavirus uncertainties, whatever he announces could be even more provisional than most schemes of most Chancellors. 

By Paul Goodman | 7 July 2020 at 6:40 am | 33 comments

The arts bailout: a reminder not to underestimate Dowden

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has exceeded all expectations with his recent negotiations.

By Charlotte Gill | 6 July 2020 at 3:00 pm | 39 comments

This is the most socially liberal Conservative government in history

We give you divorce reform, abortion law in Northern Ireland, citizenship rights for three million Hong Kongers, and the rainbow flag.

By Paul Goodman | 6 July 2020 at 6:40 am | 213 comments

Our Cabinet League Table: Sunak top, Johnson down again, Patel up – and Williamson and Jenrick in negative territory

That’s the Prime Minister’s lowest score since he entered Downing Street for the first time last summer.

By Paul Goodman | 5 July 2020 at 7:00 am | 152 comments

The return of the rave should put nightclubs on the Government’s radar

The question isn’t whether people will go out this summer; it’s who profits.

By Henry Hill | 4 July 2020 at 8:00 am | 53 comments

Facebook, Liz Truss and future challenges with the internet giants

The difficulties the Government has had with Apple and its contact tracing app demonstrates the need to break up power in big tech.

By Charlotte Gill | 3 July 2020 at 5:00 pm | 79 comments

The Government toughens up on school reopenings

This week Gavin Williamson said that parents would be fined if they do not send their children back to school. But Labour is not happy.

By Charlotte Gill | 3 July 2020 at 8:54 am | 53 comments

Wanted: an international solution to the plight of the Hong Kongers

Three million of them are unlikely to pitch up here, but government must plan for all eventualities – and support for its plan wouldn’t survive a mass influx.

By Paul Goodman | 2 July 2020 at 6:40 am | 193 comments

Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Johnson would rather be “Wrong but Wromantic” than “Right but Repulsive”

Starmer finds himself the bearer of bad news, a Roundhead reproaching the Cavalier PM for holding out the prospect of a rosy future.

By Andrew Gimson | 1 July 2020 at 2:02 pm | 102 comments

There’s no good reason why Frost shouldn’t serve as National Security Adviser

Perhaps we should all take a step backwards from comparing CVs, and simply ask ourselves who has a record of delivering for Britain.

By Paul Goodman | 1 July 2020 at 7:00 am | 113 comments

Black Lives Matter UK: Who are its organisers?

Its decentralised hierarchy means there’s no obvious leader to engage with politicians and TV producers.

By Charlotte Gill | 30 June 2020 at 4:00 pm | 152 comments

“Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.”

The big picture is that Johnson is dashing for growth. We devoutly hope it works but the precedents aren’t promising.

By Paul Goodman | 30 June 2020 at 6:50 am | 97 comments

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