A continual complaint of ours is that when government does something wrong, makes a mistake - and my, how unusual is that? - the reaction just never is to reverse the mistake.

The problem always comes down to what is the definition of misinformation?s

During his life, Thomas Paine’s influence was felt on both sides of the Atlantic.

Everyone else looks at the mid-1970s and decides that no, we’d not like to have us some of that.

A significant reduction in public expenditure to limit the scope of government.

Unemployed people on sickness benefits will soon receive £2,500 more a year than a minimum wage worker, figures have revealed.

The government is reportedly considering the introduction of a wealth tax. A wealth tax is a tax on the net worth of individuals - that is, the value of all assets minus debts.

Of course, this should be obvious even as all too many are ignoring the point.

No economist thinks the present UK pension system is sustainable. More is promised than can be afforded.

As with all theories the big test is when we run the idea against reality. It’s always reality that is right.

Post-Soviet Russia is often cited as an example of the failures of capitalism. But this misses the point.

John Cleese says the England he grew up in has gone, and with it the civilized courtesy and rhythmic way of life. But there a case for saying he has overlooked some of the bad aspects then, and that in some ways life is better today than it was then.