It is not so much like a parent or a nanny as a brother. Not Big Brother, to be sure, but Little Brother – to be treated both with sibling rivalry and understated love.
In a nutshell, the cut was a doubling down on easing Brexit – which matters.
Rather than building more hostels let’s ensure those currently in them have the chance to leave.
Crucially, he has enhanced the role of our state without falling into the trap of just extending it.
We are united by our belief in individual freedom, social and personal responsibility and our passion to see everyone have the opportunity to achieve their potential.
We are more likely to provide opportunities to lower paid British workers and to grow the economy as a whole if we vote for Brexit.
Inactivity rates amongst women have declined markedly over the past two decades. They’ve risen slightly amongst men.
Economic inactivity rates have declined in recent years – particularly among those who might otherwise have retired early.
There are negative possibilities for the supply of jobs, positive ones for productivity – and a lot of variation across sections.
Industries collapse as a result of uncontrollable economic forces. But politicians have some control over the extent of the fallout.
Jobseeker numbers have been rising fastest in areas built on oil and gas. Steel areas could be next.
The MP for North Somerset looks at Europe’s unemployment statistics for his latest One Minute Fox video.
This was the Prime Minister on his classic, pre-coalition, pre-crunch form. There are devils in the detail, but his plan is an excellent one.
The Government’s ambition to halve the disability employment gap is a weighty one. But it can be done.
With the gap between disabled and non-disabled employment rates having worsened since 2010, it’s clear that urgent action is needed.