The tyranny of global government, and gilded elites
The Trump and Brexit campaigns were different in many respects. But they had something significant in common: they rejected the gilded, arrogant elites at home and abroad which have caused so many problems and care so little for ordinary people and their concerns
- 13 November 2016
Don't look now, but first Tory-govt budget is looming
There hasn't been a budget by a Conservative majority government since before Tony Blair took power in 1997. The Chancellor must remember that lower tax rates bring in more money, and recognise that there's a lot less jealousy around than commentators often think
- 24 May 2015
Starting a new debate on UK's strategic interests
John Redwood MP is as open minded a politician as it gets. He wants to start a debate on Britain's real strategic interests. Interested in the new politics? Join in and take up John's challenge
- 21 December 2014
How the EU kills business and jobs
Those stories about excessively bent bananas and cucumbers are actually true. The EU is incapable of reform. Britain’s only hope of competing in this Brave New World is to escape this madness as soon as possible
- 26 August 2014
Counterpoint: Blame UK politics not diplomats for EU mess
A former ambassador says it's wrong to blame the FCO for Britain's EU problems. The real blame lies with politicians who can't make up their mind
- 3 August 2013
The politics of the spending statement
Living within a 2 percent increase in overall budgets will be much easier if the reform and efficiency drives set out by the government work well
- 27 June 2013
Can we remodel the Middle East?
Can the West really remodel the Middle East?
- 6 June 2013
What is the UK going to make and sell to the world?
The UK earns a good living by exporting services, only to spend her time condemning some of the leading companies and people involved. Why?
- 3 June 2013
Let’s have a couple of years off wars
Intervention in Syria? Why not leave it to the Middle Eastern powers to tackle?
- 22 May 2013
Which referendum and when?
There are four possible referenda on offer and in discussion at the moment in Westminster. Which is the best?
- 13 May 2013
The elections confirm we remain under the grip of the EU
A majority of those voting in South Shields voted Labour, the very party that gave away many of our rights to self government in the federalist Treaties of Nice, Amsterdam and Lisbon
- 3 May 2013
No great UKIP breakthrough pending according to polls and press
What would constitute a “break through” for UKIP in the county elections?
- 29 April 2013
Letter to the Energy Minister from The Rt Hon John Redwood MP
See below the letter John Redwood MP has sent to the Energy Minister
- 27 March 2013
Beware subprime
The Chancellor's critics now allege that he is seeking to invent US subprime-style lending. This need not be the case
- 22 March 2013
Climate change at the Met Office
The Met Office lacks no certainty when it comes to climate change. But should it?
- 11 January 2013
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