en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/21052467 Comments by Adrian Lawrence https://www.conservativehome.com/thinktankcentral/2019/09/rob-colvile-heres-how-to-show-that-the-left-doesnt-have-a-monopoly-on-compassion.html#IDComment1081578679 We need to get our message across, to often there is no counter to the Labour message leaving voters to feel that we are not denying what they say. We need to get our positive message over and get back focussed onto that. Sat, 28 Sep 2019 08:53:45 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thinktankcentral/2019/09/rob-colvile-heres-how-to-show-that-the-left-doesnt-have-a-monopoly-on-compassion.html#IDComment1081578679 https://www.conservativehome.com/localgovernment/2019/09/council-by-election-results-from-yesterday-and-forthcoming-contests-14.html#IDComment1081045445 Surprised not to see cons support not increasing, but good that Lab is falling further Sat, 21 Sep 2019 05:26:12 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/localgovernment/2019/09/council-by-election-results-from-yesterday-and-forthcoming-contests-14.html#IDComment1081045445 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/09/the-plan-to-force-a-second-referendum-and-the-prospect-of-party-realignment.html#IDComment1080752446 I think either a deal will come forward and get through parliament OR there is a vote of no confidence, that fails, no alternative government can be agreed and there is therefore a general election, followed by a deal which gets through parliament. I prefer the deal as I see both outcomes leading to same thing. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:58:49 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/09/the-plan-to-force-a-second-referendum-and-the-prospect-of-party-realignment.html#IDComment1080752446 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/09/meanwhile-back-in-the-real-world.html#IDComment1080525984 Boris may also help win over London voters as he was popular as Mayor. Sat, 7 Sep 2019 19:33:28 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/09/meanwhile-back-in-the-real-world.html#IDComment1080525984 https://www.conservativehome.com/localgovernment/2019/08/council-by-election-results-from-yesterday-181.html#IDComment1079101922 Bounces take time, the trend is encouraging Worcester+5.2% May's great betrayal is going to take time to clear from voters minds. Sun, 11 Aug 2019 07:24:12 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/localgovernment/2019/08/council-by-election-results-from-yesterday-181.html#IDComment1079101922 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/08/will-johnson-call-an-election-in-september.html#IDComment1078569476 Agreed Johnson's popularity is rising steadily with a bit of luck he will already have a commanding lead before 31st Oct which will become unstoppable if we exit 31st Oct Sun, 4 Aug 2019 11:12:40 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/08/will-johnson-call-an-election-in-september.html#IDComment1078569476 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/08/will-johnson-call-an-election-in-september.html#IDComment1078569285 Yes but winnable by a clear margin after any form of exit on 31st Oct Sun, 4 Aug 2019 11:08:24 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/08/will-johnson-call-an-election-in-september.html#IDComment1078569285 https://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2019/07/the-four-finalists-for-the-canterbury-conservative-candidate-selection.html#IDComment1078400116 Angela is a great candidate proper true blue tory. Thu, 1 Aug 2019 20:54:00 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2019/07/the-four-finalists-for-the-canterbury-conservative-candidate-selection.html#IDComment1078400116 https://www.conservativehome.com/video/2019/07/watch-johnsons-first-speech-as-prime-minister-we-are-going-to-restore-trust-in-our-democracy.html#IDComment1077976792 Fantastic start. I am sure the polls will see a bounce already. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:22:42 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/video/2019/07/watch-johnsons-first-speech-as-prime-minister-we-are-going-to-restore-trust-in-our-democracy.html#IDComment1077976792 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2019/07/chloe-westley-public-sector-pay-and-why-centralised-bargaining-must-end.html#IDComment1077755560 Good that there is growing support for reductions in personal tax. The higher rates are particularly out of line with the needs of the economy. We need more entrepreneurs and higher rates of no more than 30% Mon, 22 Jul 2019 06:06:14 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2019/07/chloe-westley-public-sector-pay-and-why-centralised-bargaining-must-end.html#IDComment1077755560 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2019/07/patrick-spencer-some-advice-for-the-new-conservative-leader-stick-to-these-three-ideas-to-boost-productivity.html#IDComment1077754877 Private Equity and Venture Capital are on the rise, but what would help is an increase in support from the British Investment bank for these funds. Personal taxes are far too high for entrepreneurs I strongly favour increasing the higher rate band and at the same time reducing the higher rate percentages. Entrepreneurs relief works well and should be retained so investing in business directly is encouraged. Mon, 22 Jul 2019 05:56:37 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2019/07/patrick-spencer-some-advice-for-the-new-conservative-leader-stick-to-these-three-ideas-to-boost-productivity.html#IDComment1077754877 https://www.conservativehome.com/video/2019/06/watch-live-hunt-and-johnson-take-part-in-the-online-leadership-hustings.html#IDComment1076211619 If Jail meant a long time in prison without parole then there will be a lot less criminals in society available to commit crime. Police numbers are part of it but we need much more prison capacity Thu, 27 Jun 2019 06:02:12 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/video/2019/06/watch-live-hunt-and-johnson-take-part-in-the-online-leadership-hustings.html#IDComment1076211619 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/06/the-poll-which-should-give-those-backing-a-2050-zero-emissions-pledge-pause-for-thought.html#IDComment1075352456 Loss of bio-diversity is a bigger issue. That said it may turn out that electricity from PV and Wind gets cheaper over time anyway (both are free energy sources) and fossil fuels more expensive as they are finite, so I think the UK/world will go in this direction due to market forces anyway. If the price of PV were far lower and electic vehicles cheaper with better range than diesel / petrol I would gladly go that way and that is actually what I expect to happen without the need for an artificial target date. Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:11:58 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/06/the-poll-which-should-give-those-backing-a-2050-zero-emissions-pledge-pause-for-thought.html#IDComment1075352456 https://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2019/06/leadership-election-candidate-support-numbers-hunt-27-johnson-19-raab-13-gove-12-javid-10.html#IDComment1074559366 I agree sadly that is the problem - they selected the wrong PM in May and have not been able to accept that and try to connect with their local parties or public. Sun, 26 May 2019 07:16:16 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2019/06/leadership-election-candidate-support-numbers-hunt-27-johnson-19-raab-13-gove-12-javid-10.html#IDComment1074559366 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2019/05/phil-taylor-the-un-report-on-britains-digital-workhouse-is-built-on-naked-misuse-of-statistics.html#IDComment1074559282 Just another socialist pushing their own lefty agenda. There is very little real poverty in the UK compared to the USA where there is a huge divide between rich and poor and compared to the EU we are around the average. Our direction of travel with the living wage and auto enrolment and most importantly very low unemployment by international standards is towards better pay, better funded pensions and full employment. We just need tax cuts to increase the incentives to work and become entrepreneurs and then the problems of poverty will gradually fade away. Sun, 26 May 2019 07:11:21 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2019/05/phil-taylor-the-un-report-on-britains-digital-workhouse-is-built-on-naked-misuse-of-statistics.html#IDComment1074559282 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2019/05/angela-richardson-why-brexiteers-should-vote-conservative-on-thursday.html#IDComment1074362154 I am Impressed with how strongly Angela is commited to the Conservative cause, we need many more ladies like her! Given the severity of the damage done by May and her team to the Party there will only be a chance of a decent recovery once she is gone. I personally retained my seat in Telford but 10 of my colleagues lost theirs to reduce us from 23 down to 13 given how rough it was on the doorstep it will take a lot to get us out of this. Tue, 21 May 2019 20:44:54 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2019/05/angela-richardson-why-brexiteers-should-vote-conservative-on-thursday.html#IDComment1074362154 https://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2019/05/the-talks-between-us-have-now-gone-as-far-as-they-can-corbyns-letter-to-may-full-text.html#IDComment1074148698 Sadly very clearly the Labour plan all along, to give the impression of working together but just waiting for the best moment to pull the rug and causing as much damage to our electoral prospects as possible. We now need a clear Brexit PM and a clear break with the EU as that is the only thing the harden public opinion will accept. Sat, 18 May 2019 07:36:49 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2019/05/the-talks-between-us-have-now-gone-as-far-as-they-can-corbyns-letter-to-may-full-text.html#IDComment1074148698 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2019/05/andy-street-conservatives-in-walsall-have-been-rewarded-for-their-practical-approach.html#IDComment1073503246 Cracking result though.. Tue, 7 May 2019 20:18:47 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2019/05/andy-street-conservatives-in-walsall-have-been-rewarded-for-their-practical-approach.html#IDComment1073503246 https://www.conservativehome.com/localgovernment/2019/04/holly-whitbread-its-tough-going-campaigning-in-epping-forest-despite-having-a-good-record-to-defend.html#IDComment1072633102 Holly, Good to see you sticking with things! I am up for election in Telford myself next week and have had just the same experience, in Telford we are fighting to regain control from Labour which have lost the confidence of the local population, but with Brexit it is now hard to tell who is going to win. It is very frustrating having to campaign hard to try to win, when Brexit is making so much toxicity for us, but I am sticking at it. Regards, Adrian Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:07:46 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/localgovernment/2019/04/holly-whitbread-its-tough-going-campaigning-in-epping-forest-despite-having-a-good-record-to-defend.html#IDComment1072633102 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2019/04/andy-street-here-is-the-west-midlands-were-on-the-verge-of-railways-reopening-that-have-been-closed-since-beeching.html#IDComment1072632456 It would be great if he could invest in the M6/M5 junction currently my journey time is 1hour 2 each way each day, it should be closer to 50 mins without the congestion. The M6 and M5 urgently need widening or making multi-level. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:53:25 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2019/04/andy-street-here-is-the-west-midlands-were-on-the-verge-of-railways-reopening-that-have-been-closed-since-beeching.html#IDComment1072632456