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Book review: ‘The Secret Life of Special Advisers’ by Peter Cardwell
January 20, 2023
Reviewed by Andrew Allison As the title suggests, this book covers the author’s time as a special adviser (SpAd) in government. Peter Cardwell served for three-and-a-half years in three different departments, serving four Secretaries...
Read More ShareWill 2023 be better than last year?
January 20, 2023
By Andrew Allison, Chief Executive In this article, Andrew Allison looks at the political challenges facing Rishi Sunak this year. I was listening to an interview recently on TalkTV between Mike Graham and Mark...
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December 28, 2022
By Andrew Allison, Chief Executive If you are in the unfortunate position of having to call the police because your house has been burgled, the most likely outcome is that the criminals will not...
Read More ShareManaged decline: are we going back to the 1970s?
December 16, 2022
By Andrew Allison, Chief Executive of The Freedom Association In this article, Andrew Allison looks at the causes of inflation, but also reminds readers that the Government needs to focus on preventing a long...
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December 16, 2022
By David Campbell Bannerman, Chairman of The Freedom Association Latest Political events have left most of us breathless, bewildered and despairing. Once Great Offices of State have been brought into dispute, changing hands faster...
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