Tag Archives: Margot James

A person who has worked hard for small businesses


As we reach the end of the election campaign and are about to discover what the make-up of our new Parliament will be, we may gain some very effective new MPs and no doubt some deeply concering ones but we … Continue reading

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It appears that the Patel proposal is destined for collapse


This statement from Priti Patel back when she began her role as Home Secretary was followed more recently by a similar aspect for the General Election manifesto pledge which in some senses is simply a follow up to the promises … Continue reading

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A poor structure and weak appointments


As the issues around the Office for Students (OfS) continue to be explored in the press, particularly with regard to the appointment of Toby Young, the inadequacy of the structure developed by the DfE is starting to emerge. As I … Continue reading

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The glass sewer is broken


The idea of a male dominated world having some of its more powerful or influential roles opened up to women is often referred to as a break or crack in the glass ceiling. Yesterday in Parliament which is very male … Continue reading

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Square pegs and round holes


It seems hard to believe that a safe Tory seat would be offered to a candidate who had built a reputation from a business that publishes pornography, but that in effect is what has happened. Karren Brady who was unveiled in September as … Continue reading

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