All we ever seem to talk about is trade. The Remain Lords and MPs turn every debate on Brexit into another debate on trade, so they can peddle their tired soundbites again. The clever ones spread disinformation, and the badly informed ones peddle thei… read more
I set out three main conclusions from my analysis of the types of private sector involvement in public service. The first is, bread and circuses, supplied entirely by competing private sector companies, are as much public services as the supply of wat… read more
I hear and read briefings that say it is important for the government that the Brexit Committee of the Cabinet has a balance with equal numbers of Remain and Leave members. This surely is an out of date or wrong idea. There are pro Leave Cabinet membe… read more
Tomorrow I read that the Home Secretary will provide another Statement to the Commons on migration matters. Parliament will only know for sure when the Speaker announces topical business at midday on Monday. I assume she will reaffirm that no Ministe… read more
Here are the slides from my recent All Souls Lecture on privatisation: The Big Issue • The big issue of public / private partnership, contracting out and privatization is back on the agenda.• The government needs to clarify the role it sees for the pr… read more