Articles
Capitalism is under attack. We must defend it before it’s too late.

Tax evasion is an unacceptable practice. It must not just be condemned, but must be rigorously investigated, charges brought, and proper punishments handed out. 
The new National Living Wage is much needed, but it could wreck our immigration policy.

One of the cornerstones of this Government’s efforts to transform our country into a higher wage, lower tax and lower welfare society – the National Living Wage (NLW) – came into effect on the 1st April.
Tampon taxes, steel dumping – and why the time has come to leave the EU

During last week’s Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced £12 million of funding for a range of excellent causes that seek to help women. There was welcome funding for cancer charities and anti-domestic violence campaigns, but where did it come from?
The Tea Party provides a warning to Labour

American elections always catch the eye of those of us interested in politics in a way that elections in no other country can. Partly it’s the sheer Hollywood-esque size of the spectacle.
European Union

I believe that David Cameron is a brilliant Prime Minister who has been assured of his place in history by creating and leading a reforming Government tackling head on issues that hold our country back.
Why I have decided to vote for Britain to leave the EU

I believe that David Cameron is a brilliant Prime Minister who has been assured of his place in history by creating and leading a reforming Government tackling head on issues that hold our country back.
Social justice is at the heart of what this Government is doing

For the vast majority of the time the Conservatives have been in Government since 2010, the political narrative has been about dealing with the deficit, turning our economy around and getting people back into work.
Apprenticeships – and why you don’t have to go to University to succeed

As I’ve written here before, the Prime Minister asked me last year to be his Apprenticeships Adviser. I hope I will be forgiven, but I wish to write about the apprenticeship agenda again.
Last week confirmed that Corbyn’s Labour is now a serious threat to our national security

Last week was a difficult one for Labour, to say the least. Before Christmas, rumours started flying around Westminster and in the media that the Labour leader was going to axe those who had loudly and constantly disagreed with him.