Jonathan Hinder: ‘The government does not run this country — politicians need to take back control’

The British government does not run this country. It has given away much of its decision-making power, weakening its ability to direct the country, despite the state’s increasing size. That is the stark reality that this Labour government must confront, and when the prime minister speaks of the need for a more active government, which […]

Government bodies ‘exempt’ from health and social care levy

  The Treasury has admitted that government bodies will be effectively exempt from a new tax hike, during a committee session on efficiency in government spending. Cat Little, director general public spending at the Treasury, told the public accounts committee that “government departments who are directly employing individuals who have to pay higher employer national […]

‘This is a painful day’ – Cameron questioned in Greensill inquiry

David Cameron described yesterday’s hearing regarding the Greensill scandal as “a painful day”.