Our public finances urgently need stabilising Wednesday, 7 October, 2026 Government borrowing costs are rising globally, but unfortunately for us, the UK is having to pay the highest interest rates in the G7 on government debt. This is going to have increasing consequences for us all and sooner or later, the country is going to have to live within it’s means. Articles
More spending will mean more taxes and more borrowing 29th July 2026 A week ago, just before Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, I wrote in this column the following about him. “I suspect he could seek to distract the public with... Articles
Local Government reorganisation is becoming a shambles 22nd July 2026 I’m not sorry at all to see Keir Starmer leave office this week, but I don’t have great expectations that his replacement will be much better. I do think Andy... Articles
We need action on the economy, not gimmicks 15th July 2026 Our country will have a new Prime Minister next week. This should be used as an opportunity to change course, but so far all I’ve seen from Andy Burnham is... Articles
Britain is not broken, but it's politics could be 8th July 2026 Unscrupulous politicians use a tactic of consistently repeating lies, resulting in some people believing them to be true, despite available evidence saying... Articles
We're likely to pay the price, whichever version of Andy Burnham shows up 24th June 2026 I welcome Keir Starmer announcing that he will resign as Prime Minister. He is doing the right thing, but it’s for the wrong reasons. In February, Crawley’s... Articles
Defence spending must match the threats we face 17th June 2026 With the Makerfield by-election on Thursday, this week is likely to see the beginning of the end of Keir Starmer’s premiership, whether Labour hold the seat or... Articles
Local government reorganisation - last chance to have your say 10th June 2026 There is now only one week until the government’s additional online consultation closes, on their modified proposals for local government reorganisation in... Articles
Paying the price for not drilling in the North Sea 3rd June 2026 Energy prices will be rising by an average 13% from next month, meaning the typical annual bill will now be over £2,000 for many households. When added to the... Articles
Consequences for Crawley from a national protest vote 27th May 2026 Last Friday the Annual Council meeting at West Sussex County Council took place. A new coalition administration was formed, comprising of a Liberal Democrat... Articles
Policies Announced at CPC26 8th October 2026 See the full list of policies announced at this year's Party Conference. National News
Conservatives to Abolish Inheritance Tax on the Family Home 7th October 2026 We are the only party that takes the public finances seriously National News
The Leader's Speech 7th October 2026 Hear kemi's closing speech at this year's Party Conference National News
Restoring Consequences 7th October 2026 Hear from our team with a plan to secure our borders and crackdown on crime National News
From Party to movement 7th October 2026 Watch Party Chairman Kevin Hollinrake begin CPC26 day 4 National News
Defending Britain in a More Dangerous World 6th October 2026 Hear from our defence team as we set out our plan to defend Britain in a changing and more dangerous world National News
