We need more Parliamentarians capable of earning £1,333 per hour – not fewer.
From business people to barristers, a Number 10 adviser to former journalists, a strong field is lined up to compete for Willetts’ seat.
The Prime Minister’s speech today highlights some successes, but fights shy of exploring one of the most important elements of all: tax.
And: Who would answer war’s call today? Cook-ing with Willetts. Winning medals in the EU Games. Plus: outrageous MPs.
The switch in Conservative rhetoric from the “Big Society” to the “global race” comes at an odd time.
The man with a track record of shaking up the status quo is Martin Callanan.
Plus: The shuffle I want. Brown flops. Why on earth do Conservative Governments pour millions into Liverpool? And: In memory of Andy Wilson.
Conservatives are not the mouthpiece of the ‘already haves’; we are the party for all those who aspire to have, and to do, and to be.
The essence of conservatism lies in coming to terms with reality, not trying to opt out of a changing world.
And how do we improve that quality? A pamphlet by David Willetts’ former spad may have some answers.
But that won’t stop it being a difficult issue for the Tories at the next election.
The Chancellor’s critics have been proved wrong.