The economic cure for populism
Concerns about inequality, the environment and much else must be set aside for the pursuit of national wealth.
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David Gauke is the former justice secretary and was MP for South West Hertfordshire from 2005 to 2019.
Concerns about inequality, the environment and much else must be set aside for the pursuit of national wealth.
By David GaukeSome combination of tax rises or spending cuts is likely to be necessary by the autumn.
By David GaukeThe party should make it clear that both Truss and Boris Johnson’s days as Conservative candidates are over.
By David GaukeThe City likes nothing more than spoiling a Labour chancellor’s party.
By David GaukeThe former PM has no hope of winning over the voters the Conservatives need.
By David GaukeWe must break the cycle of short sentences and reoffending.
By David GaukeIt would be a dangerous risk for a high-borrowing government to bow to political pressure.
By David GaukeFarage’s prominence gives Labour a new opportunity to attract tactical votes and secure re-election.
By David GaukeA fourth-place finish in the local elections has deepened the party’s existential crisis.
By David Gauke