They did. The trouble is the mess was caused by not being properly conservative. Bloating the state, whacking up the tax burden, losing control of immigration, losing control of the quangocracy and t… (View Post)

Truss's budget at least had a chance of releasing sufficient economic activity to lead to increased tax receipts. The CT rise that she fought and was eventually compelled to implement has result… (View Post)

So glad it's become a family tradition - that's lovely. (View Post)

I've been busy, but I take it there has been nothing on increasing productivity in the public sector or any spending restraint in the public sector? (View Post)

I am very much for civility, politeness and constructive positivity in politics. I do start to lose sympathy with the 'last day of term' vibe you see taking over the Commons occasionally wh… (View Post)