John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): Given corporation tax, carbon taxes, the windfall tax, fuel duties and VAT, is not the bulk of the price at the pump, and of other fuels, now tax-based? Will my right hon. Friend remind us of how much is tax and urge … read more
The NHS Chief Executive for England says as a commentator might that she would like the government to settle the nurses and doctors pay dispute. Many of us would like to see that happen, as it will take a happier workforce to deliver the targets to g… read more
I have no problem with the Prime Minister wanting to be a good manager more than a visionary speaker. Nor do I find myself in disagreement with the five tasks he set himself. They may have emerged from polling rather than from his beliefs but that mea… read more
One of the areas that could free some cash, curb costs and improve working in the civil service and quangos is the property estate. Now that many officials wish to work from home for much of the week, there could be less office space with hot desking…. read more
There are three main changes I am pressing for a better outcome on inflation and growth. The first is change from the Bank of England, who have now accepted their models and forecasts have been wrong and are reviewing the way they should change. The … read more