All articles written by Lord Forsyth on PoliticsHome.com

24 Jul Obituaries

"A gentle giant of exceptional intellect": Tribute to Lord Mackay of Clashfern – by the Lord Speaker

Former lord advocate, law lord, and lord chancellor for almost a decade, James Mackay had a remarkable career by any standards. A wise man of deep integrity, his was a life nobly lived. Words by the Lord Speaker, Lord Forsyth

06 Dec 2023 Obituaries

Tribute to Lord Selkirk of Douglas

A man both canny and loyal who disclaimed his earldom in order to support his besieged prime minister, James Selkirk was a highly effective politician driven by a deep determination to serve his country

14 Dec 2020 Economy

Without an urgent strategy, we are in danger of sleepwalking into an unemployment crisis

As it stands, the government’s Covid support schemes are not enough to stop the unemployment crisis. Investing in social infrastructure could be key to unlocking our economy

27 Apr 2020 Economy

Our inquiry found IR35 rules to be riddled with flaws and unfairnesses

Witnesses told the Finance Bill sub-committee that IR35 rules had left them in a ‘halfway house’: they do not enjoy the rights that come with employment, yet they are considered employees for tax purposes.

23 Jan 2020 Transport

The leaked Oakervee Review means we must demand answers on the soaring costs of HS2

The leaked Oakervee Review and Lords Economic Affairs Committee both agree that the regional growth and economic benefit of HS2 must be assessed to determine if the project should be scrapped, writes Lord Forsyth.

08 Jul 2019 Social affairs

Social care needs a cheque, not more delay

Social care is chronically underfunded and undervalued. It needs an immediate cash injection to bring it to an acceptable standard, and then urgent reform, says Lord Forsyth