Post Tagged with: "London"

The government must stick to its guns on the sugar tax

Shaun Bailey, Conservative candidate for the London Assembly, former Special Adviser to the Prime Minister and Parliamentary Candidate for Hammersmith, defends the sugar tax. This isn’t about money; it’s about the health of the nation. This isn’t about the nanny state; this is a big step, that, allied with education and clearer labelling, could make a real impact on our […]

by and · 23rd March 2016 · Tory Thought
Would Brexit put London’s powerhouse economy status at risk?

Would Brexit put London’s powerhouse economy status at risk?

As David Cameron continues his lobbying mission to win over European leaders to his “renegotiation” plans, investors are understandably weighing up the pros and cons of Britain’s place inside and outside the EU. The good news for Cameron is that the in campaign appears to be gathering momentum – thanks in large part to high-profile cash injections from the likes […]

by · 29th January 2016 · Economy & Tax, Commentary, Blog
“We need someone who will fight for London” Deputy Mayor of London Victoria Borwick on Mayoral election

“We need someone who will fight for London” Deputy Mayor of London Victoria Borwick on Mayoral election

Victoria Borwick is Deputy Mayor of London. In this interview, she gives Parliament Street’s Charlotte Kude her prospects for London seats in the general election and for the upcoming mayoral election. CK: From your experience as Deputy Mayor of London, what are the biggest issues that the city is facing at the moment? VB: “I think the main thing is that people […]

by · 10th February 2015 · Tory Thought, Interviews