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Interview. Therese Coffey – “An element of a kinder politics is not calling other people bigots because you don’t agree with them.”

Here’s her take on Universal Credit, science, Liverpool, same-sex marriage – and her department. “Big thanks to the Jabs Army, we are the Jobs Army.”

By Andrew Gimson and Paul Goodman | 19 March 2021

WATCH: Street – The Government “need to focus on retraining people who have lost their jobs”

“What will drive levelling up is not necessarily about roads and bridges but getting people ready for the industries of the future.”

28 February 2021

Damian Green: Why a forced choice between a Brexity North and a Globalist South would be a false one – and damage our Party

The first of a ConHome series this week on Boris Johnson’s Reset Moment – and what should follow from it.

By Damian Green MP | 16 November 2020 | 27 comments

Andy Street: Our experience in the West Midlands shows how skills drive economic success

The devolved Adult Education Budget ensures that every pound delivers more qualifications that employers actually want.

By Andy Street | 7 October 2020

Ryan Bourne: Sunak shouldn’t try today to restore pre-virus Britain. It’s gone – and we must now adapt.

What normalisation should mean is the return to a functioning market economy where our wants and needs are met in today’s circumstances.

By Ryan Bourne | 8 July 2020 | 67 comments

This really is the time to let the deficit grow big enough to look after itself

If, that is, interest rates carry on at rock bottom rates. But we have to take a chance on growing our way out of this crisis.

By Paul Goodman | 15 May 2020 | 110 comments

Ben Bradley: With a focus on further education and apprenticeships, the economy can bounce back

The restriction on the number of apprentices small businesses can take on should be lifted. FE colleges should boost entrepreneurship.

By Ben Bradley MP | 5 May 2020 | 10 comments

John Cope: Is the UK ready to be Singapore-on-Thames? It’s going to be an upskill battle

The Apprenticeship Levy is not working. Greater flexibility is needed so employers boost spending on high-quality training.

By John Cope | 6 February 2020 | 41 comments

David Skelton: How Johnson can cement the Tory position in the North

The Government must spare no effort to deliver dignified work, up-to-date infrastructure, and state-of-the-art training to these long-neglected communities.

By David Skelton | 22 December 2019 | 51 comments

David Davis: How to keep the new working class voters we won last Thursday – and win even more

In this new political battle, the greatest tension will not be left v right or even fiscal
doves v economic hawks.   It will be a battle between creativity and convention.

By David Davis MP | 16 December 2019 | 46 comments

Richard Morgan: The Apprenticeship Levy could still achieve the ambitious targets it was set

Rather than abandon the Apprenticeship Levy, the Conservatives should radically reform it.

By Richard Morgan | 12 November 2019 | 3 comments

Parvez Akhtar: The Conservatives will need to campaign hard to retain the Mayoralty of the West Midlands

The region is still strong Labour territory. We must ensure that Andy Street is at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022.

By Parvez Akhtar | 28 October 2019 | 13 comments

Peter Ainsworth: Universities, rather than government, should lend to their students

The savings for the taxpayer could be used to boost training opportunities for other young people.

By Peter Ainsworth | 16 October 2019 | 15 comments

Rachel Maclean: We must address the role of life-long learning in the future of work

The oft-maligned ‘gig economy’ is delivering flexibility, innovation, choice, and value to millions. But for it to keep doing so, we must adapt.

By Rachael Maclean | 8 December 2018 | 17 comments

Joel Charles: After May’s conference speech and Hammond’s Budget, opportunity must be our core objective

We have a habit of looking back at policy platforms pursued by previous Conservative Governments, and attempting to bring back popular policies like a poor Hollywood remake.

By Cllr Joel Charles | 31 October 2018 | 54 comments

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