Rishi goes all in: The Chancellor gambles on the economy to keep the spending taps running
While Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson may differ both politically and personally, in his Budget and Spending Review today the Chancellor very much adopted his next-door neighbour’s risk-taking philosophy. In his third Budget as Chancellor, Rishi Sunak decided to splash the cash – gambling that optimistic growth forecasts for the future would fund large amounts […]
Boris’ boosterism sets out a destination but leaves us waiting for a roadmap
If you attended Conservative Party Conference this week, you would be forgiven for thinking the pandemic was long behind us. Gone were the masks, hand sanitiser and any notion of social distancing. The mood was akin to a reunion, with many colleagues and contacts delighted to be back together after months of virtual meetings. The […]
Labour Party Conference; A much needed show of strength and a break from the Corbyn era
Keir Starmer and his top team will be leaving Brighton feeling relatively pleased with the outcomes of his first Labour Party Conference as Leader. While the mood has markedly transformed since 2019, with moderates out in full force and feeling optimistic about the future, the main takeaway is that the Labour Party is still very […]
Reshuffle puts Conservative Party on early election footing
A NEW, decisive Boris Johnson has put his Party in a General Election footing, many Westminster observers think. The reshuffle of his government is intended to ensure he can go to the country as early as 2023 if he wants to. The PM has returned from a summer holiday full of determination to deliver. He […]