Author Archives: Benet Northcote

When David Cameron was still relatively new in his job he had a row with big business. It was November 2006, and he pulled out of speaking to the CBI Annual Conference in order to visit British soldiers in Afghanistan. … Continue reading →

Today David Cameron is talking green again. Time to celebrate! He is speaking about a range of policies which will define the Conservative’s energy policy and – by default – its environmental policies after the next election. Bold stuff, when … Continue reading →

The security services aren’t calling for it; prosecution lawyers don’t want it; and even ex‑ministers admit it’s a step too far. And this morning we read that even some policemen are coming out against the proposals. The political push for … Continue reading →

Do you remember where you were when you heard that John Major had resigned? Not the real resignation, in 1997, but the first one in 1995? Because that is what he did. He handed in his resignation to the 1922 … Continue reading →

When lobbyists start hiring Tories, then you know change is in the air. Right now managers of pressure groups, charities and all those who seek to influence public policy are desperately trying to get Conservative-minded policy wonks on their books. … Continue reading →