Tag Archives: Cameron

We’re so not in this together

Posted on April 5, 2016 by henry tapper

All in it together….unless of course we opt-out of UK taxation and manage our tax affairs through a Panamanian company which we own through bearer shares. Jolly wheezes for the boys For the past few weeks , Britain has been … Continue reading →

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Britain unproductive? Small wonder!

Posted on March 19, 2016 by henry tapper

“Now is not the time to change pensions tax relief”. The words of the Treasury’s press release that spelt the end of radical pensions reform (for now). Oh what an opportunity missed – and for what? To keep a party … Continue reading →

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Boris has spoken…

Posted on February 21, 2016 by henry tapper

    At around 4.45 on a windy Sunday afternoon, Boris shuffled onto a London pavement and delivered the news that he was supporting Brexit and joining Vote Leave. If you haven’t seen the clip (on the Sky news twitter … Continue reading →

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We got scared

Posted on May 9, 2015 by henry tapper

When the pencil was in my hand and I stared at those boxes, I must admit that I was scared. Not that it stopped me from voting for the party that I believed in, but because of the responsibility of … Continue reading →

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Labour in a kilt? – Pensions, politics and plagiarism

Posted on April 21, 2015 by henry tapper

The SNP’s manifesto is a pretty shameless cut and paste of labour party policy. If your hit single was covered by your biggest rival and it was they that got the royalties when it went to #1, you’d be pretty … Continue reading →

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No Prime Minister! guest blog from Ralph Frank

Posted on March 27, 2015 by henry tapper

The Prime Minister focused on the long-term nature of the 2015 Budget in a recent piece he published in the Sunday Times. He saw the Budget as “rewarding those who work hard and do the right thing. For too long, … Continue reading →

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Middle-class economics

Posted on January 21, 2015 by henry tapper

  “So the verdict is clear. Middle-class economics works. Expanding opportunity works. And these policies will continue to work, as long as politics don’t get in the way.” Barack Obama, State of the Union Speech  2015. I suspect that these … Continue reading →

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Imaginary terror exposed

Posted on August 30, 2013 by henry tapper

The decision by the House of Commons not to agree (even in principle) to Britain’s military intervention in Syria was surprising and uplifting. There will be three immediate consequences. 1. We will not open yet another front on the war … Continue reading →

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What will Europe do to our pensions?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by henry tapper

Europe will, given half a chance, screw up our pensions. I don’t want that to happen. Well done Cameron for digging in your heels.

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What chance have you got against a tie and a crest?

Posted on May 12, 2010 by henry tapper

It’s one thing to see off Brown and co, holed up in the Downing Street bunker, another to beat the beastly bosh lined up in the public sector trenches. Continue reading →

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