In the last year he has lost much of his grassroots support and a powerful patron, leaving him without political armour.
Theresa May’s austere approach to news management is a plus for government – at least, so far. But it’s turning out to be a minus for her ministers.
Macmillan’s efforts succeeded because Churchill backed him fully. The Communities Secretary is not in the same happy position with May.
Too much land is left vacant, and too many developments completed slowly so as not to lower house prices. Councils need more power to take action.
The report I have been working on over the past year will provide the Government with a clear strategy to help tackle rough sleeping.
She said during her leadership campaign that “we need to do far more to get more houses built”. Which is why she should support his plan.
Javid wants office-holders to swear one, and thinks that all new arrivals should too. But what’s to stop it becoming a litany of political correctness?
Some local authorities are doing much better than others – it’s not all about money.
We sometimes forget the downside of Macmillan’s legacy – rushed housing that later cost a fortune to put right.