David Green 
Michael Gove’s planned national curriculum is designed to renew teaching as a vocation
Michael Gove’s planned national curriculum, heavily influenced by American reformer E.D. Hirsch, came under strong attack over the weekend. Critics claim that it will de-professionalise teachers. NUT activists and their… Continue reading
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Liam Fox, Theresa May and the meaning of conservatism
Speeches by Theresa May and Liam Fox have produced a surge of interest in what Conservatives stand for. Politics in recent years has become an endeavour by a political class,… Continue reading
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Time’s up for the NHS monopoly
Is it time we faced up to the fact that the NHS itself is the reason for the continuous stream of scandals? It’s not just the Mid Staffs Foundation Trust,… Continue reading
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A serious political party would defend traditional marriage
What is the point of a Conservative party that does not see practical value, perhaps wisdom, in traditional institutions such as marriage? There are some less worthy reasons for preserving… Continue reading
64 CommentsUntangling the 50p knot
The 50p tax rate is seen by some as a way of tackling the "undeserving rich" discussed in this week’s Spectator. For others, it is a counterproductive imposition driven by… Continue reading
19 CommentsNHS Reform: In praise of ‘cherry-picking’
The British Medical Association (BMA) has always been a trade union with elements of professionalism on the edges. Its report this week on the NHS reforms was the work of… Continue reading
23 CommentsCameron must defeat Clegg and break the NHS’ monopoly
‘NHS good, private health bad’. ‘State good, market bad’. ‘Four legs good, two legs bad’. Whenever political leaders get into a tight corner they have to find allies fast. There… Continue reading
12 CommentsThe Tory right are the true liberals of this parliament
In yesterday’s speech to commemorate 12 months of the coalition, Nick Clegg promised a stronger liberal identity in the future. His party was ‘not left, ‘not right’ but ‘liberal’ and… Continue reading
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