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NEW RESEARCH – Three Benefits to UK Businesses in Post-Brexit Britain

NEW RESEARCH – Three Benefits to UK Businesses in Post-Brexit Britain

In a new research paper, Parliament Street’s Georgia Kirke outlines the opportunities available for British business in the aftermath of Brexit. Read the paper below:   Parliament Street – 3 Benefits To UK Businesses Post-Brexit

by · 6th June 2017 · Research
Parliament Street speaks to John Mills

Parliament Street speaks to John Mills

Parliament Street’s Christopher Herman speaks to John Mills, Founder and Chairman of JML, the consumer goods company. John is a long standing Labour Party member, having served almost continuously on Camden Borough Council from 1971 to 2006. He is the Chairman of both Labour Leave and Labour Future. He was also a Co-Chairman of  Business for Britain and between 1985 […]

by and · 1st June 2017 · Podcast
Blackpool Gazette: Blackpool A&E crisis cases top UK list

Blackpool Gazette: Blackpool A&E crisis cases top UK list

Tuesday 30th May 2017 New research by Parliament Street has revealed the extent of lack of funding and provision related to mental health incidents. By analysing police case reports, Parliament Street identified more than 300,000 cases related to people with a mental disorder, who felt they had no other support around them. Speaking to the Blackpool Gazette, Danny Bowman, our […]

by · 30th May 2017 · Press Room
Abbott, I get it. Afro-Diane was a different you

Abbott, I get it. Afro-Diane was a different you

By Kate Baldwin There’s no question that Diane Abbott has made a few interview gaffes in her time. It’s fair to say, for instance, that numbers aren’t her thing. However, the latest interview ‘mishap’ on today’s Andrew Marr show where, while commenting on her previous pro-IRA statements, she remarked that “I had a rather splendid afro at the time. I […]

by · 28th May 2017 · Labour Party
Tim Focas writes for FTSE Global Markets

Tim Focas writes for FTSE Global Markets

Friday 19th May 2017 Parliament Street’s Director of Financial Services, Tim Focas has written a new opinion piece for FTSE Global Markets. In his piece, Tim argues that Labour’s proposed “Robin Hood” tax will hit their target voter hardest. You can read the article here. Alternatively it is reprinted below: UK election 2017: Why Labour’s Robin Hood tax will only […]

by · 19th May 2017 · Press Room
Why Labour’s Robin Hood tax will only punish Corbyn’s target voter

Why Labour’s Robin Hood tax will only punish Corbyn’s target voter

By Tim Focas, director of financial services at Parliament Street. Another day of the election campaign, and another barmy policy pledge. Labour’s proposals for a tax on financial transactions is a further reminder, as if the electorate needed one, of the economic incompetence that lies ahead should Corbyn by some miracle find himself in Number 10. However, the difference with this […]

by · 19th May 2017 · Tory Thought
Tim Focas writes for City AM about the Conservative Manifesto

Tim Focas writes for City AM about the Conservative Manifesto

In his latest column for City A.M., Tim Focas explains how the Conservative Party manifesto marks a clear rejection of the libertarian right. Tim Focas is Director of Financial Services and the City of London for Parliament Street. He is responsible for providing research and market commentary on the key issues bridging the City and Westminster. His latest column can be read here. […]

by · 19th May 2017 · Tory Thought, Press Room
SOLUTION REPORT: A 21st century approach to mental health

SOLUTION REPORT: A 21st century approach to mental health

At Parliament Street, we believe mental health is one of the biggest issues of our generation; affecting many people across the United Kingdom. We have been looking at innovative ways to forge what we call ‘a 21st century approach to mental health’ trying to outline key issues and find solutions to the problems. Over the past 12 months Parliament Street […]

by · 15th May 2017 · Research
Macron Meets Merkel, German Elections and European Reaction

Macron Meets Merkel, German Elections and European Reaction

Emmanuel Macron was inaugurated as the new President of France on Sunday, as Europe prepares for a new Franco-German partnership to strengthen the Union. With Berlin as the new President’s first destination as head of state, Macron’s intentions are clear: get support from Europe’s most powerful leader for Union-wide reforms on areas such as labour reforms, unemployment insurance and bond […]

by · 15th May 2017 · Brussels & Europe, Blog
Parliament Street speaks to Peter Lilley

Parliament Street speaks to Peter Lilley

Parliament Street’s Jack Emsley speaks to Peter Lilley, former Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. Please note that this interview was recorded before the General Election was announced  and, therefore, before Mr. Lilley announced that he was standing down as a Member of Parliament.

by · 14th May 2017 · Tory Thought, Podcast, Blog