Tag Archives: Conservative

Mel Stride takes over at DWP – pensions should celebrate.

Posted on October 26, 2022 by henry tapper

Restoring the public’s confidence in pensions took a big step forward yesterday.  Mel Stride was appointed to be Secretary of State (SOS) for the DWP. It means that for the first time since David Gauke held the post, we have … Continue reading →

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“The party’s over – Boris Johnson” – it’s time for the Prime Minister to behave like one

Posted on December 17, 2021 by henry tapper

Tories lose North Shropshire seat they held for nearly 200 years https://t.co/b2r5Iwd2f2 — BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) December 17, 2021 The North Shropshire byelection is a telling off to Boris Johnson. He has been given the responsibility of leading the … Continue reading →

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Tory pension bung for Clinicians

Posted on December 8, 2019 by henry tapper

Here is the statement from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care – Matt Hancock.   I have agreed to support this proposal from NHS England and NHS Improvement for reasons of urgent operational necessity. The scheme involves employers … Continue reading →

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Conservative manifesto best on pensions

Posted on November 25, 2019 by henry tapper

Fantastic news that today’s Conservative Manifesto includes a commitment to look at the pensions net pay anomaly. I hope all other parties will now make the same commitment. pic.twitter.com/4MUXrwlDCE — Adrian Boulding (@AdrianBoulding) November 24, 2019 Adrian , along with … Continue reading →

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“Introducing Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension schemes in the UK” – CDC roundtables in Brighton and Manchester

Posted on September 13, 2019 by henry tapper

This invitation came to me from the PMI (thanks Tim Middleton) and I imagine that many people who live in Brighton of Manchester might like to go to one of these meetings, if so – as they are public and … Continue reading →

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Why I am ashamed to be a Conservative

Posted on June 21, 2019 by henry tapper

I am a member of the Tory Party, Mark Field is my MP , the incident in this video occurred half a mile from where I live and work. I am ashamed. I do not want to be a member … Continue reading →

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Remorse or anger? How do Tories feel this morning?

Posted on June 9, 2017 by henry tapper

I voted conservative. I didn’t like the candidate (Mark Field), I didn’t like the campaign and I didn’t like myself . I simply felt no confidence in other options. Now, like many who lay dazed from exit poll to the … Continue reading →

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This blogger’s a reluctant Tory

Posted on June 7, 2017 by henry tapper

  Some year’s ago, Mrs May reminded the Conservatives that some people thought them the nasty party, this election she’s reminded us that they are the hapless party. They have been opposed by a Labour Party who’s policies are under-costed … Continue reading →

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Falling out of love with the market.

Posted on May 21, 2017 by henry tapper

  The most startling thing about the conservative manifesto is that it advocates Government intervention as a way of improving those just about managing in Britain. This is a very different approach to that of previous Governments that relied on competition within markets. From labour markets, through energy, telecoms and pharma to financial services, the […]

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Falling out of love with the market.

Posted on May 21, 2017 by henry tapper

  The most startling thing about the conservative manifesto is that it advocates Government intervention as a way of improving those just about managing in Britain. This is a very different approach to that of previous Governments that relied on … Continue reading →

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