In a time of universal deceit — telling the truth is a revolutionary act. — George Orwell
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21st Century Welfare – DWP
Via 21st Century Welfare, the Coalition seeks views on proposals for welfare reform. Since I gave time to work for the Centre for Social Justice, these reforms are close to my heart: we must take people out of the present intergenerational cycles of broad spectrum poverty. Iain Duncan Smith’s statement in […]
Read MoreBiggest revolution in the NHS for 60 years – Telegraph
Doctors are to be given sole responsibility for overseeing front-line care to patients under Coalition plans described as the biggest revolution in the NHS since its foundation 60 years ago. About £80billion will be distributed to family GPs in a move that will see strategic health authorities and primary care […]
Read MoreCivitas: “Britain IS socially mobile”
Fascinating reading from Civitas: Politicians from all parties say they are committed to the ideal of a ‘meritocratic’ society – they all want talented and hard-working people to succeed in life, irrespective of their social background. However, a new report from the independent think tank Civitas argues that many politicians […]
Read MoreA contract between the Conservative Party and you
Via The Conservative Party | Policy | Our Contract With You: We go into the general election on 6 May with trust in politics and politicians at an all-time low. And I can understand why: the years of broken promises, the expenses scandal, the feeling that politicians have become too remote […]
Read MoreTories plan bonfire of Labour laws – Times Online
Via Tories plan bonfire of Labour laws – Times Online: DAVID CAMERON has unveiled a detailed blueprint for the first days of a future Conservative government as the polls suggest he is on course to win the largest number of seats in the general election. In a Sunday Times interview, the […]
Read More“We are a whole generation clearly suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, direly dependent on the State”
NB: The author is Tim Hewish, who I am glad to welcome as a local contributor. — Steve One of my local Wycombe friends asked me: Why, as a young person, should I vote Conservative? I initially came out with the usual blurb about the positives of Conservatism, but she […]
Read MoreThought for the day: politics, debt and public choice
A joke doing the rounds by email at the moment ((And see also this speech by Mark Littlewood at the IEA, which makes good use of another version.)): While walking down the street one day a Member of Parliament is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives […]
Read MoreThe Conservative Manifesto 2010
Via The Conservative Party | Policy | The Conservative Manifesto 2010, an invitation from David Cameron to join the government of Britain: The Conservative Manifesto 2010 A country is at its best when the bonds between people are strong and when the sense of national purpose is clear. Today the challenges […]
Read MoreI’ll put you in driving seat, says David Cameron – Times Online
Via I’ll put you in driving seat, says David Cameron – Times Online: David Cameron will invite voters today to take greater control over their own lives as he challenges Labour’s vision for Britain’s future. The Conservative leader says that he wants to put the public in the driving seat, wresting […]
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![😡 A wise building site carpenter once said to me,
🗣️”A Labour government is the worst kind of government for the working man [and woman].”
🇬🇧 True then. True today. We battle on.](https://www.stevebaker.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/442413775_18432903037051538_3387178564604183858_n-320x320.jpg)
![😡 A wise building site carpenter once said to me,
🗣️”A Labour government is the worst kind of government for the working man [and woman].”
🇬🇧 True then. True today. We battle on.](https://www.stevebaker.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/442413775_18432903037051538_3387178564604183858_n.jpg)
