Charlie Elphicke is a research fellow of the Centre for Policy Studies and Deputy Chairman of the Cities of London and Westminster Conservative Association. In this article he highlights the ever-widening gap between the poorest and the richest under Gordon Brown’s misguided tax and benefits systems. Remember the legend of Robin Hood? It is a […]
Charlie Elphicke is a research fellow of the Centre for Policy Studies and Deputy Chairman of the Cities of London and Westminster Conservative Association. Whether it’s the cost of our homes, running a motor or simply enjoying a family day out, year on year these costs increase faster than our pay rises. This is why […]
Stephen Hammond MP is Member of Parliament for Wimbledon and a Shadow Transport Minister Charlie Elphicke is a partner with a leading international law firm, a research fellow of the Centre for Policy Studies and Deputy Chairman of the Cities of London and Westminster Conservative Association. Time was when UK business taxes looked inexpensive and […]
Brooks Newmark MP is Conservative MP for Braintree and a member of the Treasury Select Committee. Charlie Elphicke is a research fellow of the Centre for Policy Studies and Vice Chairman of the Cities of London & Westminster Conservative Association. Tax cuts of £21 Billion were proposed by the Tax Reform Commission last week. The […]
Charlie Elphicke and Stephen Hammond search for some harmony in Tory economics. Once again the Conservative Party faces the great choice – promise tax cuts or promise stability and spending. Strong views are expressed on either side. The tax cutters say the voters are finally fed up with being overtaxed and will respond. The stabilisers […]
Charlie Elphicke is a research fellow of the Centre for Policy Studies and Deputy Chairman of the Cities of London and Westminster Conservative Association. In a follow-up to a recent article, he outlines how he thinks the Conservatives should make up for Brown’s economic mistakes. My last article looked at Gordon Brown’s dismal record as […]