This article was written by John originally for Politics Home Great herds of world leaders, climate change activists and media crews are all converging on Glasgow at the COP26 climate summit, like one of nature’s great animal migrations, to try to save the planet. There will be lofty speeches, lots…
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There has been a boom in young people signing up to investing platforms during Covid-19. Historically low interest rates, volatile markets and a pandemic-inspired desire for financial resilience have driven this trading trend. But these same young people have emerged from education systems in the UK where the provision of financial education…
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John has clarified his decision to vote against an amendment of the Environment Bill. In response to The Weston Mercury, John said: “Most of Britain’s Victorian sewers carry a mixture of sewage, plus rainwater runoff from roofs and roads, which means they overflow if there’s a flash downpour. This isn’t…
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A sluggish economy means neuralgia for any Chancellor, because it turns budget day into a zero-sum tug-of-war. For every group that gets more taxpayer cash, there’s another that must lose out. But higher growth is economic aspirin: it clears the headache because there are more winners and fewer losers. And…
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