All articles written by John Redwood MP on PoliticsHome.com

08 May 2024 Environment

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.

17 Nov 2022 Economy

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.

30 Sep 2022 Economy

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.

26 Jan 2022 Economy

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.

18 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

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.

20 Jan 2020 Economy

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

14 Oct 2019 Political parties

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

03 May 2019 Political parties

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

10 Dec 2018 Brexit

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