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John Redwood MP

John Redwood MP

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Conservative MP for Wokingham

Being bossy about green issues won’t get us to net-zero any faster
Environment
By John Redwood MP
Being bossy about green issues won’t get us to net-zero any faster
A recent McKinsey report reckoned the world would need to spend $275tn (£221tn) by 2050 to reach net-zero. That is almost three times current annual world income and output. The sum is so large because a full green transition requires the end of most fossil fuel energy, a radical change of electricity generation, and massive extension of electricity grids and cable systems.
The Budget avoided hard cuts but was silent on delivering the growth Britain needs
Economy
By John Redwood MP
The Budget avoided hard cuts but was silent on delivering the growth Britain needs
So, after all the briefing about an austerity Autumn Statement, when it came, it provided large increases in public spending for the next two years.
Tax cuts will boost growth and help households and businesses with the energy crisis
Economy
By John Redwood MP
Tax cuts will boost growth and help households and businesses with the energy crisis
The Conservative Party has been rejuvenated by a change of leader. Liz Truss has emerged with strong support from the membership, with a new agenda fashioned to the spirit of the times.
There is no case for a National Insurance hike
Economy
By John Redwood MP
There is no case for a National Insurance hike
The Treasury employs plenty of intelligent people, but their collective views and decisions are often wrong.
The nation’s health is key. But safeguarding businesses and jobs is also a priority
Coronavirus
By John Redwood MP
The nation’s health is key. But safeguarding businesses and jobs is also a priority
Combatting coronavirus must include financial assistance from the Government to help businesses keep their current staff.
Government must engage with the need for faster growth in the UK economy
Economy
By John Redwood MP
Government must engage with the need for faster growth in the UK economy

While the rest of the world’s central banks are fighting recession, the Bank of England is fostering a slowdown, writes Sir John Redwood MP
We are living through a rolling constitutional crisis – balance must be restored between our courts and Parliament
Political parties
By John Redwood MP
We are living through a rolling constitutional crisis – balance must be restored between our courts and Parliament

The careful balance between courts, Parliament and Acts of Parliament is being badly shaken by recent events, and needs consideration, writes John Redwood MP
Thatcher allowed more people to participate in the wealth of the nation through property ownership and shares
Political parties
By John Redwood MP
Thatcher allowed more people to participate in the wealth of the nation through property ownership and shares

Privatisation solved the problem of capital shortage that nationalised industries faced, writes John Redwood
Spend the £39bn Brexit bill at home to boost UK economy
Brexit
By John Redwood MP
Spend the £39bn Brexit bill at home to boost UK economy

Rather than listening to scare stories, let’s focus on the money, the freedoms and the opportunities a no-deal Brexit can bring, says John Redwood