When this Government was formed in October, inflation was at 11.1%, its highest level since 1981. Since then, and in the midst of a tough global economic climate, the inflation rate fell to 6.8% in July (source), and is forecast to fall below 3% by the end of the year (source).  When he took office, the Prime Minister made a pledge that this Government would halve inflation. The above data suggests that this goal may be achieved by the end […]

As an MP since 2010, I am used to having abuse hurled at me. Every Member of Parliament gets used to it, often from our time as candidates. To an extent, facing anger is part of being what one pillar of our community described as being the safety valve on the pressure cooker that is society. But things daily go too far. Apart from several threats of death and grievous assault, vicious abuse under my posts on social media has […]