
Howard Flight: Priority spending should go towards training the next generation
I question whether our reformed apprenticeship system goes far enough.
I question whether our reformed apprenticeship system goes far enough.
The decision not to continue participation in the EU’s Erasmus+ scheme has caused outrage. But it’s time for Global Britain to branch out.
There is deprivation and lower educational attainment in the southern new towns, coastal communities, inner cities and rural coldspots.
Free Schools spotted a gap in the market and provided a solution to fill it. This initiative has the potential to do the same.
I believe this is a moment of opportunity, when we should become a nation that champions people who start a business.
A major part of the problem is high tax rates driven by borrowing for higher education courses that they’d be better off not taking.
Support small businesses, focus on the skills deficit, have the public sector set a stronger example, and more degree apprenticeships.
His, Williamson’s and Johnson’s intent to rebalance higher and further education reflects their Red Wall-focused vision – but will it happen?
The Chancellor should use his statement on Wednesday to announce a comprehensive and ambitious plan to counter the threat.
Never underestimate the power of Labour. Its message of helping the underdog and the poor is enduring, still popular and extremely potent.
This ambitious business case is based on our experiences not only of recovering from the last downturn, but on the successes of the last three years.
No fuel duty rises, self-employed taxes, income tax rises, more taxes on food and drink – and the like.
The Government has sat on its hands over the National Retraining Scheme. Ministers need to deliver it – with laid-off workers in the fast lane.
Plus: As of writing, I’ve had hardly any communications at all from constituents about the Coronavirus.
Plus: More Ronseal, please. And: If the Treasury wants to flick multiple V-signs at blue collar voters, it will put up fuel duty.