David Cameron
Cameron plays the statesman in predictable Brussels affair
As ever at these occasions, the choreography was exquisite. David Cameron's first European summit as British prime minister was always going to be of intense interest to the media...
Health and safety rules are there to protect workers – not business
At present the average employer will never see a health and safety inspector; the chances of them being prosecuted are virtually nil unless they kill or seriously injure anyone.
Capital gains tax could be Cameron’s first big failure
Capital gains tax reform is one of the biggest issues currently facing the Coalition Government; there is a major debate taking place on how the tax can be reformed & made fairer.
Growth, not “painful” cuts, will lead to deficit reduction
The Coalition should not kid itself that making Britons swallow painful medicine will ward off the financial markets - austerity measures do not inevitably lead to deficit reduction.
Cameron needs to tone down the rhetoric over China
On China, is Mr Cameron taking over the mantle from Mrs Thatcher, when she annoyed the country over negotiations on the handover of Hong Kong?
Cameron’s marriage tax “social engineering” under attack
At PMQs, David Cameron defended his marriage tax policy, once described by Justice Secretary Ken Clarke as "social engineering". His arguments were shaky at best.