Is the British state capable of Labour’s ‘Real Change’?
There’s a lot for voters to like in Labour’s new manifesto, and it will probably further boost their image after the party’s leader, Jeremy Corbyn, fought the Prime Minister to a draw in their...
View ArticleWhy we need a startup manifesto – and what should be in it
Entrepreneurship policy might not grab the headlines when each party sets out its stall in an election, but if you get it right, it’s a heck of a lot easier to do everything else. Entrepreneurial...
View ArticleRobert D Kaplan on the coming world order
As a tumultuous year draws to a close, we’re looking back at some of the most insightful interviews CapX has conducted over the last 12 months. Robert D Kaplan is widely-regarded as one of the world’s...
View ArticleThe coming battle for modern conservatism
A little over two weeks ago, in typically unorthodox fashion, Dominic Cummings uploaded his thoughts about the ongoing election onto his personal blog. For the most part, the Prime Minister’s...
View ArticleFive ways Boris Johnson can reboot and rebalance the economy
A political leader who has just secured a large majority has rarely regretted doing too much, too quickly. Boris Johnson’s extraordinary opportunity for radical reform of the structures of government...
View ArticleHomelessness shames the nation – politicians should take it seriously
With Boris Johnson’s election win early Friday morning, he has won over a huge number of working class voters. It would appear his vision of one nation Conservatism championed by Benjamin Disraeli is...
View ArticleThe Queen’s Speech marks a radical departure
“My Government’s priority” the Queen told us yesterday “is to deliver the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union”. Let that sink in. For years, those of us who advocated leaving the EU were...
View ArticleDesign Thinking: What Boris Johnson could learn from art school
The Conservatives’ unexpected success in breaking down the Red Wall gave Boris Johnson a surprise Christmas present. But it also presents him with an unexpected challenge – to make a real difference to...
View ArticleIn defence of UK aid
Are we paying too much in aid? Too little? Do we spend it wisely? Could we do more? Our international aid budget provides a rich seam of debate amongst politicians, advisors and commentators – but all...
View ArticleDon’t panic – it’s only the Budget
The forthcoming Budget will be a seat-of-the-pants affair. Former Chancellor Sajid Javid handed his successor, the suave Rishi Sunak, an extraordinarily difficult balancing act: somehow, Sunak has to...
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