The announcement today that Vauxhalls Ellesmere Port is to build the new generation Astra is absolutely tremendous and is reward for the commitment shown by the employers who work at the site. I know that many of the employees live in my constituency, and it’s not only good news for them it is good news for… Continue reading
Great News for Vauxhalls Ellesmere Port!
The announcement today that Vauxhalls Ellesmere Port is to build the new generation Astra is absolutely tremendous… [more]
A Week is a Long Time in Politics
As the past seven days have gone to prove, a week is a long time in politics. France has a new President,… [more]
Made in Britain
A week or so ago I had the great pleasure meeting author of Made in Britain Adrian Sykes as part of… [more]
Executive Pay!
This week I deliver the article I've been writing on Executive Pay and its implications for the UK to… [more]
‘Philanthro-capitalism’
For Easter I bought myself the book 'Philanthro-capitalism'. If Easter is a time of thoughtful reflection… [more]
Hoylake Town – A Portas Pilot?
A couple of weeks ago I chaired a packed meeting arranged by Hoylake Village Life and attended by;… [more]
A Budget for Growth
This is a budget for growth, particularly on Merseyside. Cuts in corporation tax, tax breaks for small… [more]
As the past seven days have gone to prove, a week is a long time in politics. France has a new President, Greece faces continued uncertainty of leadership, Liverpool and Salford have new leaders in the form of Mayors and here in Wirral we have a new Labour led council, despite a vote of no… Continue reading
A week or so ago I had the great pleasure meeting author of Made in Britain Adrian Sykes as part of my research into supporting social mobility through education.
His book celebrates the men and women who contributed to Britain’s glittering past and it’s received rave reviews. Adrian confided that he’d been taken aback by… Continue reading
This week I deliver the article I’ve been writing on Executive Pay and its implications for the UK to Vince Cable MP at the department of Business Innovation and Skills and to George Osborne MP at the Treasury.
I was invited to write this paper because of the work and research I’ve done over… Continue reading
For Easter I bought myself the book ‘Philanthro-capitalism’. If Easter is a time of thoughtful reflection and contemplation then I wanted to spend it reading a book universally praised for revolutionising philanthropic thinking.
Bill Clinton writes the forward from a perspective of a past President and now through the eyes of his work at… Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago I chaired a packed meeting arranged by Hoylake Village Life and attended by; shop owners, residents, local charities and organisations to discuss Hoylake’s bid to become one of the Government’s ‘Portas Pilot Towns’.
This is a government scheme aimed at supporting our town centres, shops, jobs and local communities. … Continue reading
This is a budget for growth, particularly on Merseyside. Cuts in corporation tax, tax breaks for small businesses and increased research and development tax credits will all boost our region’s enterprise culture and increase job opportunities for young people. This is about building up our businesses and boosting manufacturing,. The extension in the Northern Hub rail… Continue reading
