Including thoughts on why Andy Burnham is wrong about “austerity” and Brexit, on bonds and the Budget, and on why the construction sector is such a good bellwether of the success of Labour’s policies... Theme of the Week On Tuesday Andy Burnham addressed MPs on the direction in which he hopes to lead the country. This … Continue reading Weekly wrap – No, Prime Minister…
Category: Trade policy
Weekly wrap – Lies, damn lies, and “Brexit exclusives”
Including thoughts on why young people aren’t working, the folly of rent controls, the outlook for energy bills, the possibility of a 2027 general election, and more “fake news” to call out in The Independent. Theme of the Week I have spent a lot of time over the last few years trying to debunk “fake … Continue reading Weekly wrap – Lies, damn lies, and “Brexit exclusives”
A sceptical take on Nick Boles’ proposal for a “European Confederation”
The former MP has compiled a wish list of grand plans for world peace and global free trade, patched together with a half-baked proposal on UK membership of the EU’s Single Market. I'm not convinced... This weekend the Telegraph ran a story with the striking headline “Burnham told to trade nuclear umbrella for access to … Continue reading A sceptical take on Nick Boles’ proposal for a “European Confederation”
Weekly wrap – Is the NHS really a good model for social care?
A review of news over the past seven days, including thoughts on Burnham’s ambitions for a National Care Service and the case for a small increase in interest rates (“a stitch in time...?). Theme of the week Some first thoughts on Andy Burnham’s ambitions for a National Care Service (NCS)... There are four key questions. … Continue reading Weekly wrap – Is the NHS really a good model for social care?
Plain-speaking Economics 