Tag Archives: Liz Truss

It was Liz wot dunnit

Posted on February 5, 2023 by henry tapper

  In the great game of Sleuth where we try to discover the architect of Liz Truss’ downfall, we are presented with a version of what happened last summer that suggests she was brought down by the “left-wing ec0nomic establishment”. … Continue reading →

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Boris is back but he’s no Cincinnatus.

Posted on October 22, 2022 by henry tapper

Don’t believe foolish talk that this is a wide open race to be the next PM, it isn’t , it is a three nag sprint not the donkey derby we had earlier this autumn. Boris is back, he was still … Continue reading →

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Good news for the state pension ; fingers crossed for pension credit.

Posted on October 19, 2022 by henry tapper

This was the news we were given yesterday (18th October) My reaction to this news was initially “fury”, which tempered to “resignation” and became through the morning  “hope”. FURY Dotun Adebayo, who I admit to spending rather too much time … Continue reading →

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There is no such thing as “risk free” – even when lending to our Government.

Posted on October 14, 2022 by henry tapper

In the financial crisis the financial system nearly brought down the Government because of their financial imprudence. Now it’s the other way around, the Government’s imprudence is threatening the financial stability of the UK – including the banks. But this … Continue reading →

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Zalensky tells Putin – “we will be with gas, light , water and food – without you!”

Posted on September 11, 2022 by henry tapper

“Troops are moving forward; they are not only gaining back territory but liberating people,” German Foreign Minister Baerbock said. “I think it’s really a moment of hope, even though maybe it’s a small moment of hope. This is what we … Continue reading →

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Squeaky-bum time at the DWP

Posted on September 8, 2022 by henry tapper

We should hear within the next few days the team on ministers and junior ministers that will support Chloe Smith, the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Will Guy Opperman be reappointed to his post as Minister for … Continue reading →

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The gap in our thinking on the cost of living.

Posted on September 6, 2022 by henry tapper

As so often, the real story is in the image. Here the image of the winner focussing on the gap between her and the loser, perhaps the seat for Boris Johnson. For many, the disregard Liz Truss paid Rishi Sunak … Continue reading →

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Liz Truss – “in at the deep end”.

Posted on September 5, 2022 by henry tapper

I’m not waiting till 12.30pm today to treat Liz Truss as the next Prime Minister, we’ve known for some weeks that she is the only horse left in the two horse race. Short of a technical disqualification what she is … Continue reading →

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Our beaches stink – but not as much as our politics.

Posted on August 29, 2022 by henry tapper

We are now but a week away from the result of the Tory leadership campaign which coincides with the end of the summer holiday this nation has been taking. Not all of us have stopped, but it feels as if … Continue reading →

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NHS shows our pension tax strategy is in a cul-de-sac.

Posted on August 28, 2022 by henry tapper

Kat Lay’s article on NHS pensions in The Times yesterday has sent alarm bells ringing at the FT. Kat suggests that the rules around the Annual Allowance that have been flagged by the BMA for the past four years are … Continue reading →

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