George Osborne; the Cristiano Ronaldo of British Politics
I am a follower of George Osborne. In the same way that I am a follower of Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s quite different from being a “fan”. I watch his performances closely in the knowledge he possesses the most tricks of any player of his generation. Let me explain. This Chancellor’s set piece financial statements…
Read MoreThe World turned upside down
As I hurtle towards the end of my fifth decade I am at serious risk of having my world turned upside down. As a child of the latter half of the 20th Century; as someone who rapidly switched from his intended Physical Geography degree at university to human and social geography ‘you’ve seen one…
Read MoreImmigration Bill 2015-16
This week the government’s Immigration Bill 2015-16 reaches its second reading, which will see it debated on the floor of the House of Commons for the first time. The Bill seeks to enact several of the Conservative Party’s manifesto commitments on Immigration, but there are also revisions to existing legislation around support for Asylum Seekers.…
Read MoreHow part time study can open new doors
I’ve recently started a part time Honours Degree course through the Open University alongside my full time role here at Commonweal. While this is something that I have wanted to do for a long time, and something that will help me while I’m at Commonweal and my career going forward, it’s the part time study…
Read MoreSadiq vs Zac, what does it mean for housing?
And we’re off, today essentially marks the beginning of the race to be London’s next mayor with the announcement that Zac Golsdmith is the Tory candidate for next May’s election to City Hall. He will face off against the Labour’s Sadiq Khan, Sian Berry of the Greens, UKIP’s Peter Whittle and George Galloway, the Lib Dems…
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