We will be told that Conservatives want other groups to bear the brunt of cuts in public spending whilst protecting Tory voters. It is hard both to be an advocate of a small state and of the Triple Lock.
Governments who want to set out a clear vision for their electorates need to have an accessible story that explains their direction, aims and values. Here are some core conservative beliefs with which to start.
There is always a majority for heaping extra taxes on other people. But such policies have a habit of sticking around, and drawing more and more people in.
They are not against rich politicians, as long as any success is earned fairly. The Chancellor’s greater vulnerability is the cost-of-living crisis.
It should not be easier for a camel to get through the eye of a needle than for a wealthy man to go into Parliament.
An influencer called Molly-Mae espoused conservative views on making it. There’s a reason why they didn’t go down well.
We need to focus on policies which will stimulate growth, benefit the many, and not breach the basic principles of fair taxation.
And when it comes to paying for the crisis measures, as we must, taxes must not fall on younger workers.
Contrary to what members of the Labour Party say, the evidence demonstrates that the public desire for high taxes on the rich is low.
While Britain’s income floor has become a lot bouncier, its income ceiling remains sticky.
Christ’s resurrection certainly doesn’t help us out on Brexit – unless it be to remind us of the Christian virtues of temperance and respect.
“It would be wrong if we blunt those wealth creators who are not only making wealth, but are also paying taxes.”
“If size were the key to success, China would be wealthier than Hong Kong, Indonesia would be wealthier than Singapore, and the EU would be wealthier than Switzerland.”
The wonderful reality of human progress continues to contradict the miserablist rhetoric of the modern left.
There ought to be a unique and strong centre-right case for celebrating wealth – specifically, acquiring it and ensuring more people from modest incomes can access and benefit from it.