Tag: labour
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Britain’s Housing and Asylum Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for Infrastructure Reform
The UK’s housing and asylum accommodation crisis is not the result of an unprecedented wave of migration. It is the predictable outcome of neglect, short-termism, and political avoidance. Blame won’t solve the problem, but building will.
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Taxing Jobs or Driving Growth? Unpacking the Chancellor’s National Insurance Hike
The UK Chancellor’s recent changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for employers have stirred up a storm of debate. Touted by critics as a “tax on jobs” and defended by government backers as a bold step toward a more productive economy, the policy reflects a fundamental choice about the future of work in the UK.…
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The Uphill Battle Facing Any UK Government: A Reality Check
In the wake of Labour’s recent electoral victory, we find ourselves in a familiar cycle of criticism and discontent. The mainstream media and right-wing press have launched a fierce assault on the new government’s policies, particularly targeting the changes to winter fuel payments and inheritance tax for farmland. However, it’s crucial to take a step…
Dr Martin Gray 