View from the Margins

We are now in the Trussonomics experiment – the Chancellor is gambling on the failed dogma of trickle down economics.

We knew what was coming at the ‘Mini-Budget’ yesterday. Despite a hiatus in politics for the death and mourning of the Queen the Budget was well trailed. From the Bankers Bonus cap being lifted to the reversal in NI (which they all voted for a few months ago) it was all there in plain sight. Yes of course there were a few ‘surprises’ as any Chancellor feels they need up their sleeve. The early cut in income tax and the 45p higher rate amongst them. But they were all part of the same narrative.

By Andy Reed OBE 5 Sep 20225 Sep 2022

Angry, Depressed, Fearful or hopeful

I have become a a big fan of the Rest is Politics Podcast with Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart. As they continually top the Podcast charts it appears I am … Continue reading Angry, Depressed, Fearful or hopeful

By Andy Reed OBE 25 Aug 202226 Aug 2022

This isn’t normal!

If you haven’t watched Emily Maitlis deliver her speech to the Edinburgh TV Festival here is the link to the full text. It is worth a few minutes of your … Continue reading This isn’t normal!

By Andy Reed OBE 23 Aug 202223 Aug 2022

Summer Silly Season Suspended for 2022 as harsh reality bites.

August is traditionally known as the Silly Season in Fleet Street. Its the annual jamboree of silly stories made up by journalists when Parliament is in recess and the country … Continue reading Summer Silly Season Suspended for 2022 as harsh reality bites.

By Andy Reed OBE 19 Aug 202223 Aug 2022

Labour takes biggest poll lead in ten years as cost of living crisis bites | News | The Times

Labour hold their biggest poll lead over the Conservatives for almost ten years amid mass dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the cost of living.A YouGov poll for The Times … Continue reading Labour takes biggest poll lead in ten years as cost of living crisis bites | News | The Times

By Andy Reed OBE 15 Aug 202223 Aug 2022

Opposition stepping up pressure on Government to act over energy prices

The weekly stories about the probable energy price cap for this winter are genuinely scaring families across the country. I will be honest, whilst the current cap is pretty expensive … Continue reading Opposition stepping up pressure on Government to act over energy prices

By Andy Reed OBE 11 Aug 202211 Aug 2022

Radical Solutions Required in a Crisis for Millions. Things can only get worse..

These are extraordinary times as we head into a winter crisis on all fronts. The Tory leadership candidates are fixated on culture wars and fighting the Thatcher battles of the 1980’s Now is the time to offer a radical alternative of a brighter future.

By Andy Reed OBE 4 Aug 20224 Aug 2022

Policy Promises that will never be delivered? We Pray!

The Tory leadership campaign rumbles on and each day we are introduced to a new policy initiative from each candidate telling us how they will undo the damage of the … Continue reading Policy Promises that will never be delivered? We Pray!

By Andy Reed OBE 30 Jul 20224 Aug 2022

Tory Party members choosing our Prime Minister?

The Tory leadership election campaign rumbles on and daily seems to throw up new horrors and ‘policy’ promises that seem out of touch with the problems facing the country. The … Continue reading Tory Party members choosing our Prime Minister?

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