We should start by recognising that current public services are not quite fit for purpose, and that cuts afford us an opportunity.
Acting on Centre for Social Justice insights has become become central to the Prime Minister’s legacy aspirations.
Today is the tenth anniversary of his election as Conservative leader – the most electorally successful one in modern times bar Thatcher.
The Welsh businesses which have banded together to exploit the tax advantages of multinationals could be pioneers for big society, small-government activism.
For every safe home we make for our refugee neighbours, we could build up to another two or more homes to meet current domestic need, across all tenures.
I would like to share a few thoughts on my time with the Welsh Refugee Council in the hope that it might encourage more Tories to come forward for such roles.
Governments should seek happiness for their people, but must ask what the happiness statistics actually record.
For too long the left has laid a false claim to be on the side of the poor and vulnerable. We must move into that territory.
Partnerships with universities could also be rewarding for local authorities.
Politics is “a noble calling”. And in praise of Abraham Lincoln, Edmund Burke and Louis Armstrong.
Better pre-school education, more help in need for those who have contributed more, a higher minimum wage, support for grandparents – all fit Conservative ideals.
Social investment is more tax efficient than it has ever been.
The claim that Margaret Thatcher’s ‘Victorian values’ meant the reintroduction of ‘unregulated markets’ is simply untrue.
Cameron’s first election should have been about security and his second about hope.
We are united by our belief in individual freedom, social and personal responsibility and our passion to see everyone have the opportunity to achieve their potential.