All articles written by Lord Bilimoria on PoliticsHome.com

02 Jan Foreign affairs

After the drama and tumult of the last 12 months, what might 2023 have in store for us? Lord Bilimoria sets out his wish for the new year ahead

26 Oct 2022 Political parties

Having an Asian Prime Minister would have been unimaginable two decades ago

In 2002 I was privileged to have been awarded Asian of the Year by the home secretary at the time, David Blunkett.

07 Jun 2022 Economy

We must go green in order to tackle the cost of living crisis

With food, fuel and energy bills soaring, the Chancellor did the right thing at the end of last month and put money in the pockets of those facing real hardship.

05 May 2021 Coronavirus

British businesses must step up to support India as Covid-19 cases soar

The B7 Summit will be a crucial moment to show solidarity and strong support to our Indian friends in a moment of need and ensure a resilient global recovery from this devastating pandemic.

24 Feb 2020 Economy

Our manufacturing sector holds the key to ‘levelling up’ Britain

Government must invest in manufacturing to raise productivity levels and unleash the potential of the regions, writes Lord Bilimoria

15 Jul 2019 Communities

If the government is serious about supporting manufacturing, the industrial strategy must be implemented at a local level

Living and working in an area and understanding the nuances and intricacies of that place makes you best positioned to decide what should happen, writes Lord Bilimoria

28 Jan 2019 Home affairs

The Government’s immigration plans do not reflect an ‘open Britain’

Hostile immigration policies will do untold damage to the UK’s manufacturing industry. It is baffling that the government is willing to implement such a strategy, says Lord Bilimoria

08 Oct 2015 Education

World-leading British universities under threat 'without sustained funding'

Lord Karan Bilimoria, founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer, Chancellor of the University of Birmingham and former Chancellor of Thames Valley University, offers his thoughts on the position of UK universities in the world and the funding challenges they face in the Comprehensive Spending Review.