In Christmas week CapX is publishing some of its favourite articles of the year. This piece was first published on February 27. It’s obvious to even casual observers of British politics that the Conservative Party is desperately short of ideas. So much so that for several years now, they have mostly been implementing policies put […]
It’s obvious to even casual observers of British politics that the Conservative Party is desperately short of ideas. So much so that for several years now, they have mostly been implementing policies put forward by the opposition. The energy price cap, the living wage and even the exemption from stamp duty for first time buyers are just some of the […]
If Budgets and Autumn Statements are usually depressing times for those with an interest in fiscal policy, elections are truly the pits. Budget speeches are usually more laden with bad jokes and spin than clear explanations of the policy measures being introduced. But election campaigns take this to a different level. Politicians wave their “fully […]
The NHS is widely perceived to be facing its gravest ever crisis. Whether or not this is in fact the case is difficult to tell. True, some indicators look pretty awful – A&E waiting times, for instance. But the truth about the NHS is that there is never enough money. In the 2000s, the NHS […]
It’s finally happened. Ever since the Localism Act was passed in 2011, any council wanting to increase council tax by two per cent or more has been required by law to hold a referendum. The Bedfordshire police and Crime Commissioner tried, and failed, to get a 15.8 per cent increase in 2015. But Surrey is […]
