Tim Newark

Tim Newark argues that Andy Burnham’s cost-of-living tour and proposed price-cutting measures will have little effect because Labour policies are increasing household costs. The commentary blames higher wages, business taxes, regulation, welfare spending and green energy subsidies for raising prices across food, energy, farming, retail and transport. It highlights the costs of fertiliser production, imported carbon dioxide, net-zero infrastructure and taxation on beer and petrol, concluding that reducing the size and expense of government would do more to ease the cost-of-living crisis than Burnham’s public messaging.

The commentary argues that BP's sale of its UK North Sea assets, Shell's retreat from British energy projects and Ineos's reduction of UK production demonstrate that high taxes, expensive energy and net-zero policies are driving industrial companies and investment abroad. It urges Andy Burnham to reverse deindustrialisation by reopening the North Sea, cutting energy costs and lowering corporate taxes, while warning him not to yield to Labour's left wing as Keir Starmer allegedly did.

Argues that the UK should emulate the competitiveness and confidence of the England football team by cutting taxes, reducing regulation, abandoning net zero policies, and focusing on business-led economic growth. Warns that Andy Burnham and Labour favour big government, moralising regulation, and welfare dependency, which the author claims suppress ambition and deter investment. Calls for policies that restore national pride, attract foreign business, and empower companies to drive economic revival.

A people‑smuggling gang leader claims high UK benefits and migrant hospitality drive strong demand for illegal crossings, aided by alleged corruption and insider tips. The piece argues that only mass deportations can dismantle smuggling networks and criticizes successive governments, civil servants, and the ECHR for blocking removals. It portrays political leaders as weak on border enforcement and warns that criminal networks are thriving while taxpayers bear rising costs.