This is the second of a three-part ConHome mini-series from Policy Exchange on the judges, public policy and the election.
“Let’s finally believe in ourselves…We have always had the courage to be original, to do things differently, and now we are about to take another giant step.”
Middle class hostility to the working class and lower middle class is common, while working class and lower middle class hostility is practically non-existent.
There is not only an overwhelming moral case for supporting ex-servicemen and women, but a strong political one too.
We regularly describe ourselves as a broad church – and correctly so. Any alignment with the Brexit Party would see that width of appeal narrowed.
Also: Labour’s civil war on Scottish independence deepens; Scottish Government pays Salmond half a million pounds in damages; and more.
Many of the most technically-gifted would run a mile from the strictures of military discipline. Greater agility in procurement could also give us an edge.
Also: Bebb to stand down as MP over Tory policy on Brexit; Bradley criticised for rushing ill-drafted Northern Irish legislation.
While there is no shortage of ideas, there has been a shortage of leadership. We need a Prime Minister who will take us through Brexit and confront the challenges beyond.
If if you see a serviceman or woman today, or indeed a veteran young or old, and don’t know what to say – just a simple ‘thank you’ will do.
Also: MPs criticise Foreign Secretary over Ulster veterans; Johnson makes Thomson his Scottish campaign chief; and fierce competition to lead the NIO.
Despite polarisation on Brexit, there is more agreement among voters than often appears – and therefore more cause for optimism.
This is a contribution to the debate – now let’s see what the candidates offer during the week ahead.
Where was Khan’s outrage when human rights’ abusers, Mohammed bin Salman, or Xi Jinping, came to visit?
The participants in Footprints of Hope say that they would encourage other veterans with mental health and physical disabilities to apply for future programmes.