Articles by Sir John Redwood MP

The Rt Hon John Redwood MP is the Member of UK Parliament for Wokingham and the Chairman of the Conservative Economic Affairs Committee. His articles are cross-posted on his blog by agreement.

Slovakia rejects euro bailout plan but inevitably they'll be asked to vote again

The Slovak Parliament is already being primed for a second vote. The EU never takes "no" for an answer.
by Sir John Redwood MP - 12 October 2011
The ever rising cost of the EU

John Redwood MP argues that the EU budget is large, that it is getting larger and that it ought to be diminished.
by Sir John Redwood MP - 3 October 2011
Don't get too excited, Labour's position isn't as bleak as some might say

John Redwood MP argues that Coalition spinners have done a great job in making the issue of the Labour conference the question of Ed’s leadership. But Labour aren't done just yet.
by Sir John Redwood MP - 27 September 2011
It's easy to blame the bankers, but who's really responsible when our finances go belly up?

Who is really responsible when financial disaster strikes? asks John Redwood MP.
by Sir John Redwood MP - 18 September 2011
British economy won't grow strongly until we reform the banks. Let's break one of them up

Ahead of the Vickers report on banking, John Redwood MP says the government should create three new banks out of the assets it holds in RBS.
by Sir John Redwood MP - 11 September 2011
The Euro crisis just goes on and on

The eurozone crisis continues and it's anybody's guess where it'll all end up.
by Sir John Redwood MP - 6 September 2011
Reflecting on Bernanke as chaos, inertia, confusion cripple Western economies

The Fed boss's recent speech left all the big questions unanswered, though he was right to chide the politicians.
by Sir John Redwood MP - 28 August 2011
Euro madness: The crisis rumbles on

John Redwood MP argues that the Eurozone must make a decision on whether to press ahead with fiscal union or expel certain members, while the UK should immediately rule out imposing a Tobin tax on the City.
by Sir John Redwood MP - 17 August 2011
Energy prices: how to keep the United Kingdom competitive

The government must ensure that the UK can earn its living in today's competitive world. Energy prices should be high on the agenda.
by Sir John Redwood MP - 8 August 2011