This is part of why a wealth tax would be so disastrous in the UK. If so many wealthy people aren’t British, why would they stay?

This is a great video. Perhaps none of this would matter if taxpayers weren’t footing the bill for high levels of migration.

🎯 "And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the Laffer curve."

147 countries already recognise the state of Palestine, and it has made 0 difference. Every war is a tragedy. Hamas have no regard for human life and no regard for the Palestinian people. The British state should not reward violence with the recognition of statehood.

"This act makes children less safe!" Reform UK's Zia Yusuf makes his party's case for repealing the Online Safety Act, citing the uptick in downloads of VPNs. #Newsnight

Good!

Just visited Cato Institute in DC 🇺🇸🗽

Protectionism owes more to aesthetics than economics, more to vibes than facts. It is somehow against cheap goods and for manly jobs. No one explains why, or why these are desirable goals. No surprise that it is in vogue in our shallow, meme-obsessed age.conservativehome.com/2025/07/30/dan…

It’s my birthday! ❤️

I’m in the White House! 🇺🇸🗽

The Irish Health Minister called nicotine pouches “one of the worst inventions of all time.” She couldn’t be more wrong. Pouches are one of the greatest inventions for public health, smoke-free, low-risk, and capable of saving millions of lives. We’ve written to

I’m on LBC with the lovely Rachel Johnson - tune in!

As a nicotine pouch user, I think policymakers need to understand the positive impact of low-risk nicotine products. Banning them would be idiotic.

Rest in peace James Whale MBE. ❤️🙏🏼 James Whale has been a broadcasting legend for over 50 years. He gave so many young people in telly like me a fair hearing. I have immense respect for one of the kindest (and toughest!) presenters in British TV. He will be missed by many ❤️

🇬🇧 Petrol in the UK: $6.80/gallon 🇺🇸 Petrol in the US: $2.70-$4.50/gallon In some US states, you could fill up twice for the same price as in the UK. These costs impact both households and businesses, contributing to a higher cost of living, slower growth and less innovation.

I’m on LBC with Ben Kentish discussing sickness benefits & mental health. Tune in!