We are the party of mobility and enterprise. But we are also the party of community and belonging. What is it to be – roots or wings?
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.
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.
It now needs to get real. This is clearly the plan in the next few months, starting with the Queen’s Speech tomorrow, leading to the Levelling Up paper.