All articles written by John Glen MP on PoliticsHome.com

19 Nov 2025 Economy

Tax rises are coming – and Labour will suffer the consequences

It is one week until the Budget and, despite Rachel Reeves’ best attempts in her pre-budget televised address, no one is certain of what is heading our way other than tax rises in some form or other.

28 Oct 2024 Economy

Tax rises must not sacrifice growth

There has been much speculation about Rachel Reeves’ Budget. The new government is attempting to land its £22bn black hole narrative and “fix the foundations”, while maintaining some pretence of not increasing taxes on working people – a cohort few ministers are keen to define.

12 Oct 2022 Economy

It would be morally wrong to deliver a real-terms benefit cut for the most vulnerable

Following four and a half years as city minister, with another year as PPS to former chancellor (now Lord) Philip Hammond, not walking into HM Treasury in Horseguards every morning will take some adjustment.

20 Jan 2017 Communities

Removing last remaining legislation penalising homosexual activity is a 'matter of justice'

Conservative MP John Glen writing on the importance of his Maritime Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill's second reading says: 'What matters is your ability to do the job – not your sexuality.'