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Author Archives: Stuart Barrow
The “just add an egg” theory of taxation
Before we all rush to agree with Nick, is it in fact fair and right to increase the personal tax allowance to £10,000? Is it, as Tim Montgomerie suggests, ‘One Nation’ for Britain to be split so markedly between the … Continue reading
Localism should take us back to Blackpool. Let’s encourage it.
No offence to our great cities, but I much prefer a conference in a seaside resort. Sadly, after years of losing competitive advantage against cities investing heavily in tourism infrastructure and bed spaces, the seaside has been all but abandoned by … Continue reading
Don’t be grateful for gay marriage
Just over 10 years ago I wrote a 45 minute speech for Michael Portillo to a conference of brewers and licensed retailers. The speech contained proposals I had hammered out with Michael and Oliver Letwin for reduced excise duty on beers … Continue reading