Author Archives: Nick Denys

Screw the EU when it comes to mutuals

Posted on Thursday April 26th 2012 by Nick Denys

In every interview on Monday David Cameron repeated the line that the Government were not just accountants. This is true, whether it be Free Schools or elected police commissioners, structural reforms are happening. Economic reform is not just about numbers, … Continue reading →

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What is ‘modern politics’?

Posted on Sunday April 22nd 2012 by Nick Denys

Paul Smith, a long standing political party volunteer, writes: “In some ways I am not suited to modern politics where ‘the line’ and ‘loyalty’ are valued far more by the party hierarchy than principle and belief.  The loss of ideology … Continue reading →

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Coalition needs to look beyond the Quad

Posted on Wednesday April 18th 2012 by Nick Denys

Having chewed over, digested – and regurgitated parts of –budget 2012 one thought is stronger than others. It was a budget focused on the Quad; put together from a menu provided by the Civil Service. Rather than being a budget, … Continue reading →

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Politics is political

Posted on Monday April 16th 2012 by Nick Denys

The political is an important part of governing. Neil O’Brien, Director of Policy Exchange, has written a very interesting article in the Financial Times on how No10 is weak on politics. In our democracy the people vote for leaders, thus … Continue reading →

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Two Tax headlines, one question for the Government

Posted on Thursday April 12th 2012 by Nick Denys

“Cameron set to be first UK premier to publish annual tax statement” – Financial Times A government adviser is quoted as saying: “By the time of the next election, I expect all cabinet ministers will have published their tax accounts … Continue reading →

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