One of the less hysterical criticisms of Ed Miliband’s intention to freeze energy prices for 20 months has been to call it ‘unworkable’. This was the word used by John Major when he intervened in the debate – ‘a bolt from the grey’ as one journalist called it. […]
HOW TO DIG A POLITICAL HOLE
The Bill intended to regulate lobbying is now completing its Commons phase and will return to the Lords on October 22nd. As has been widely pointed out this Bill does little to control business lobbying but will prevent Britain’s voluntary sector from campaigning effectively during the year before […]