Given the renewed terrorist insurgency in Iraq, Tony Blair has been leading calls for Britain to re-engage militarily in the conflict. I have written an article for Prospect magazine, here, arguing the case against. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Arlo K. Abrahamson)
Read MoreLast Friday was National Care Home Day across Britain. I visited two of our local care homes to celebrate some of the positives about elderly care, given so much of the negative we hear through the media. I started the day at St George’s Nursing Home in Cobham, and joined in a penalty shoot out […]
Read MoreLabour leader, Ed Miliband, is increasingly taking his cue straight from the playbook of egalitarian socialists like Thomas Piketty, who wrote Capital in the 21st Century. Writing in The Sunday Times, I point out why this egalitarian agenda is economically dangerous for Britain - and a political opportunity for the Conservatives. You can access the […]
Read MoreOn Friday, I went along to join Rosalita Edwards for the Sports Day at her (Ofsted ‘outstanding’) Montessori nursery in East Molesey. The competitive spirit spanned the generations, with races from toddlers to grandparents, and a cake competition on top of that. It was a particularly special occasion, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the nursery, and […]
Read MoreOxfam and allied campaign groups are up in arms that Conor Burns MP has complained to the Charity Commission about its politicised advert attacking coalition austerity. I have written a post of The Spectator’s Coffee House Blog, setting out why I think Oxfam need to show more self-restraint given their charitable status. You can read the […]
Read MoreYesterday, the Court of Appeal overturned a bid by the intelligence agencies to hold a criminal trial in total secrecy. Instead, a range of unprecedented controls will be imposed, using common law powers. I called for a debate in Parliament about whether this was necessary. You can watch here.
Read MoreAs trailed yesterday, today I am publishing The Meritocrat’s Manifesto with the Social Market Foundation (SMF). I will be debating it at the SMF on Wednesday. You can read the report here.
Read MoreTomorrow, I am launching my new report for the Social Market Foundation, The Meritocrat’s Manifesto. It sets out a range of policy ideas to help make Britain more meritocratic - and revive stalled social mobility. Today, I trailed the report with a column for The Sun on Sunday. You can access it online here. The report will […]
Read MoreAfter the turbulent impact of UKIP on the mainstream parties, I have written a column for the Sunday Express on the challenges for the Tories at the 2015 election - and what we need to do to win an outright majority. The column was requested based on my remarks at a Conservative Home conference panel […]
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