Local Government reorganisation will deliver better value for money for taxpayers 20th January 2025 My background is in financial markets and investment. As a result, I tend to look at the world with a view to financial efficiency and value for money. There is... Local News
My prediction, taxes will rise, Government spending will be cut and inflation will rise 13th January 2025 I was away last week, but coming back to the UK feels like we’ve gone back to the 70s. Talk of a sterling crises, stagflation, rising interest rates, tax hikes... Local News
In five months new Government has gone from a fresh start to comic derision 2nd December 2024 This week sees a “reset” of the new government. After months of own goals and criticism, the Prime Minister has decided to start again. Or not. We’re not... Local News
Why I'm supporting the Assisted Dying Bill 29th November 2024 This week, the Assisted Dying Bill comes to Parliament. I’ve had a lot of emails on this. Coming on Friday this week, it is in the form of a private member’s... Local News
Labour's farm tax raid is a stupid policy, farmers deserve our support 20th November 2024 This week saw the first of what I suspect will be many marches against this new Labour government. Thousands of farmers descended on Whitehall to protest at... Local News
What Trump's victory means for the UK 13th November 2024 So, we have a new president in America. And by a clear margin. President Elect Trump’s victory was substantial, but he wields more power than a normal president... Local News
Lea Castle Quarry - 2nd Planning Appeal Inquiry 5th November 2024 Today at Stourport Manor, the Planning Inspectorate held a further Inquiry into the Planning Appeal for the Lea Castle Farm Quarry. Mark attended the Inquiry... Local News
Very few people are happy with Labour's Budget 4th November 2024 It is amazing how fast budgets unwind. The last time it was this spectacular, Liz Truss sacked her chancellor within days, and then we sacked her shortly after... Local News
First takeaways from the Budget, not a great start from new government 30th October 2024 The speculation is over. The budget is out. We can move from analysing guesses, to analysing facts. The coming days will present deep analysis and individuals... Local News