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Posts Tagged: Westminster Council

Nickie Aiken: Can motherhood and politics mix?

I have missed parents’ evenings, my daughter’s secondary school induction ceremony, and numerous other events because of three-line whip council meetings.

By Nickie Aiken | 3 September 2019 | 14 comments

Neva Sadikoglu-Novaky and Jonathan Werran: Brexit gives the chance to have full fiscal devolution. Let’s take it.

Through tax competition, we could truly have a real Northern Powerhouse and give cities in the north a fairer chance against London and the south east.

By Neva Sadikoglu-Novaky and Jonathan Werran | 7 May 2019 | 14 comments

David Burrowes and Nickie Aiken: Coming to you soon. The family hubs revolution.

This week’s National Family Hubs Fair and Conference brought together around 50 organisations that are committed to supporting families.

By David Burrowes and Nickie Aiken | 16 February 2019 | 27 comments

Kit Malthouse – the pragmatic Brexit broker bringing Tory MPs together

He learned at Westminster Council and City Hall the politics of persuading people to agree.

By Andrew Gimson | 29 January 2019 | 102 comments

Tony Devenish: The Local Government Association is wrong to demand tax increases

Demands for billions of pounds for extra adult social care spending lack credibility given the continued profligate spending in our town halls.

By Tony Devenish | 1 August 2018 | 21 comments

Jonathan Werran: We should allow hypothecated Council Tax rises

The cap for triggering referendums must now yield to popular consent to pay more in local charges to improve local services.

By Jonathan Werran | 25 July 2018 | 18 comments

Jonathan Glanz: All buildings should be clearly identified – with the street number displayed

With the surge in the delivery economy this rule would boost growth. It would also help the emergency services – and those canvassing during election campaigns.

By Jonathan Glanz | 8 June 2018 | 20 comments

J.P.Floru: In defence of tax havens. May’s threat to the British Overseas Territories is un-Conservative.

Do we really want them either to declare independence, or else become benefit claimants, funded by British taxpayers?

By JP Floru | 8 May 2018 | 63 comments

Howard Flight: Local elections should be about local government

All teenagers should be taught at school about the structure of the British constitution – this would help improve the engagement and basis of knowledge for local government elections.

By Lord Flight | 7 May 2018 | 30 comments

Iain Duncan Smith: May’s ministers have rejected the customs partnership. In clinging to to it, Number 10 is making a mistake.

Following the results of last Thursday’s elections, we should feel rejuvenated by the clarity of the pro-Brexit message that the voters sent to us.

By Iain Duncan Smith | 5 May 2018 | 162 comments

Ten local election results to watch for the Tories

How bad is the prognosis for urban Conservatism? Will there be a fightback outside of London? Will the Liberal Democrats show signs of life? Some potential clues.

By Henry Hill | 3 May 2018 | 69 comments

Andrew Mitchell: It’s time to stop crooks, kleptocrats, dictators and warlords from exploiting our overseas territories

We need to see where it is, root it out and thus show the leadership that has made Britain respected around the world.

By Andrew Mitchell MP | 30 April 2018 | 24 comments

Brandon Lewis: In the final week before polling day, let’s shout about our record

These local elections will make a big difference to people’s lives. Join me on the campaign trail.

By Brandon Lewis | 26 April 2018 | 50 comments

Iain Dale: As I prepared for my Question Time debut, I heard that Diane Abbott had pulled out. Was it something I said?

Plus: May in trouble and Rudd in danger over Windrush. Corbyn stumbles. The pound rises. Local elections loom. And: the dignity of Neville Lawrence.

By Iain Dale | 20 April 2018 | 74 comments

London’s local elections. Beware of spin.

The capital isn’t a single political entity. Rather, it is still in some ways a Napoleon-of-Notting-Hill-style mass of small towns.

By Paul Goodman | 7 April 2018 | 79 comments

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