Tag Archives: Conservative

How banks can save the NHS

In June last year, I posted an insight to solve the NHS problem which, given the cost of the NHS is forecast to increase from £130bn in 2015 to £260bn in 2030, is a big one. At the time, David … Continue reading

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The affliction of intellectuals who see all sides of an argument

 Last week, I read the obituary of former Cabinet Minister, Sir Timothy Raison. He served under Edward Heath and Margaret Thatcher, apparently ‘gaining a reputation as the keeper of the party’s conscience on such issues as immigration, refugees, child benefit … Continue reading

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Leadership – Be Driven. Be Smart. Be Human.

 I have been thinking about ‘Leadership’ as a topic for this post. What a nightmare. The thought occurred with wry amusement that the ‘Leadership for a Better Britain’ theme at the Conservative Party Conference was followed, within days, by the … Continue reading

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Catch-22 of a rotten political system

It is legitimate to discuss political parties as brands. After three weeks of party Conferences, the Liberal Democrats, Labour and Conservative parties have shown the world their wares and their performance has been open to debate (sic). I understand the … Continue reading

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