
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.
- 12 October 2011The 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.
- 3 October 2011Don'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.
- 27 September 2011It'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.
- 18 September 2011British 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.
- 11 September 2011The Euro crisis just goes on and on
The eurozone crisis continues and it's anybody's guess where it'll all end up.
- 6 September 2011Reflecting 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.
- 28 August 2011Euro 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.
- 17 August 2011Energy 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.
- 8 August 2011