by Chris Rogers | 28 Jul 2016 | Economy, European Union, Politics
Don’t be panicked by one survey suggesting a downturn, most indicators suggest that the Cassandras who warned of a post-Brexit economic Armageddon were either mistaken or intentionally misleading us. That’s why Theresa May’s first act as Prime Minister was, rightly,...
by Chris Rogers | 27 Jul 2016 | Politics
Yesterday’s polls are the stuff of nightmares for Labour, with the party registering its worst rating since 2009 when an unpopular Brown-led Labour government was in office. Now, it’s well known that party leadership elections never appeal to voters, which goes some...
by Chris Rogers | 27 Jul 2016 | Economy, Politics
Few will have been surprised that Sir Philip Green came in for a hammering when the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee published its report on the collapse of BHS. But you can be forgiven for any shock at the extent of the criticism and the comments of...
by Chris Rogers | 21 Jul 2016 | Employment, European Union
The Work and Pensions Select Committee held an evidence session last week on the future of Jobcentre Plus. A seemingly innocuous session, the Committee took evidence from representatives of a range of organisations, including providers of skills or employment support....
by Chris Rogers | 21 Jul 2016 | European Union, Politics
Those who didn’t believe in Britain’s new PM unambiguous slogan, “Brexit means Brexit”, have just found an answer in Theresa May’s announcement that the UK will relinquish the presidency of the Council of the EU in 2017. The UK was scheduled to take over the six...
