We have seen a long list of these bodies let people down, with hapless ministers then held to account for their failings.
Picture a triennial month-long regulation symposium, drawing on industry, consumer groups and political representation proportionate to seats in the Commons.
Let’s not waste money on a duplicate of already existing regulatory infrastructure. Let’s either recognise international standards on these regulations, or replace them with better regulation.
These proposals would preserve the Government’s ability to defend against consumer harm and regulate the abuse of market power, whilst also allowing the UK to continue to nurture one of the world’s leading digital economies.
In a free market, consumers and businesses should be able to vote with their feet. Yet the current situation is more akin to Soviet-style central planning, with supply and demand in a digital market dictated by one or two companies.
While Brexit may be a distant memory, it appears the UK has not given up the EU’s unfortunate proclivity to regulate at all costs.
“I am proud to be the first British Asian Prime Minister, but you know what…I’m even prouder that it’s just not a big deal.”
All Ofsted-registered early years care providers are required to follow the EYFS, including preschools, nurseries, reception classes, and of course, childminders.
Deregulation matters, but the impacts can be analysed to death, especially by those who wish to frustrate it.
Activists who want free termination up to birth have allowed what was meant to be an emergency measure during Covid to become a dangerous new normal.
Party activists could be forgiven for wondering if he would now rather have Starmer in Downing Street than Sunak.
We kick off a ConservativeHome project on strong families, better schools and good jobs today – indispensable means of achieving a smaller state and a stronger society.
The Government urgently needs to articulate a positive case to the public about regulatory reform.
No fewer than 10,000 women who undertook DIY abortions in 2020 required hospital treatment for complications. A morally serious Parliament, in step with public opinion, should not assent to an amendment that treats abortion pills like sweets.