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Boris Johnson sets out the vision for his Premiership
Policy ExchangeBoris Johnson set out his vision for the United Kingdom on the steps of Downing Street yesterday – in the course of which he embraced many of the ideas championed by Policy Exchange in our series of policy proposals for the next Prime Minister.
Arlene Foster, Leader of the DUP, and Sir Graham Brady back Lord Bew paper on the Irish Backstop
Policy ExchangeThe new PM must “seek a new approach to the Irish border issue as part of a broader strategy after Brexit to stabilise and strengthen the Union,” said a new briefing paper by Lord Bew.
Public supports free long-term social care
Policy ExchangePolling commissioned by Policy Exchange revealed massive support for social care being largely free at the point of use and funded out of general taxation.
International Trade Secretary visits Policy Exchange for a keynote speech
Policy ExchangeRt Hon Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for International Trade, visited Policy Exchange to deliver a keynote speech on free trade and the UK’s place in the world after its departure from the EU.
Mark Carney on “Capitalism in America”
Policy ExchangeBank of England Governor Mark Carney spoke at a Policy Exchange event with Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and Adrian Wooldridge, The Economist’s Bagehot columnist, to launch their new book, Capitalism in America.
Warwick Lightfoot gives evidence on Intergenerational Fairness
Warwick LightfootWarwick Lightfoot, Policy Exchange’s Head of Economics, gave evidence to the House of Lords Committee on Intergenerational Fairness, answering questions on the balance of taxation between generations among other issues.
The Budget and the Digital Services Tax
Jan ZeberResponding to the Chancellor’s announcement of a Digital Services Tax, Jan Zeber, Policy Exchange’s Research Fellow on Prosperity, told Sky News that the policy should not be viewed as a measure to help the high street. In the long-run, brick-and-mortar shops need to offer something that online retailers cannot, rather than aim to compete directly.
Michael Taylor gives evidence to Environment Committee
Michael TaylorFarmers should be rewarded for land stewardship and public goods, and removing tariffs will increase consumer choice and keep prices down, helping the poorest most. That was the message Policy Exchange’s Economics Research Fellow Michael Taylor gave to the EFRA Select Committee when discussing Farming Tomorrow, our seminal report on opportunities for replacing the Common Agricultural Policy after Brexit.
Warwick Lightfoot argues for agriculture policy reform on Farming Today
Warwick LightfootPolicy Exchange’s Director of Economics & Social Policy Warwick Lightfoot – former Special Adviser to three Chancellors – appeared on the BBC to argue the case for reform of agriculture policy as Britain leaves the EU. Warwick pressed that farm policy is not currently aimed at supporting consumers and this should be reviewed as the UK moves away from the Common Agricultural Policy.
Warwick Lightfoot discusses Brexit report on BBC news
Warwick LightfootPolicy Exchange’s Director of Economics and Social Policy Warwick Lightfoot appeared on BBC News to discuss the leaked government analysis of the impact of Brexit over the next 15 years.
