A review of “Reputation in Business: Lesson or leaders” by Stuart Thomson “Political audiences are more critical to reputation than many leaders give them credit for,” argues Stuart Thomson in his new book Reputation in Business: lessons for leaders. In … Read More
It is an astonishing development. Kwasi Kwarteng and Lis Truss are (or at least were) close political allies and ideological bedfellows. The mini-budget expressed beliefs they both embraced. In office for just 38 days, her political agenda now looks increasingly … Read More
How should public affairs professionals make the most of party conference, despite the late nights, early mornings, and warm wine? By James Boyd-Wallis Party conference season is upon us once again. My fellow CIPR Public Affairs Group committee member David Boot … Read More
The race to replace Boris Johnson and become the next leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister has officially started with the candidates handing in their nomination papers earlier this week. By James Boyd-Wallis Already Westminster has become a hotbed … Read More
What’s wrong with Westminster? That was the question the CIPR Public Affairs Group asked Hannah White, author of ‘Held in Contempt’, in a webinar earlier this week. Hannah, the deputy director of the think tank The Institute for Government, provided a … Read More
Traditionally voters have trusted the Conservatives on economic matters. The party had a reputation for making tough choices to keep the nation’s finances under control, helping people hold onto more of their own money. Now, people’s money is counting for … Read More
THE TORIES are becoming a high-tax party because they have become a low-growth party. So said the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently. And she’s right. The Conservative Party has increased taxes to a 71-year high. Government spending is the most … Read More