Blogs by Adam Memon

21 November 2012 - Economy

Much of the recent debate over Child Benefit surrounds the Government’s recent means-testing for higher rate taxpayers. The need to reduce the budget deficit, the consequences for work incentives and relief for families are all issues that have been discussed. One issue that has not really been covered is what ...

12 November 2012 - Politics

Remembrance Sunday is the one day of the year when we stand together to honour the millions of British and Commonwealth men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We remember the families of those who were killed; we remember those who were maimed and injured in ...

26 September 2012 - Foreign Policy

For a goal which has proved so persistent, it is astonishing that the intellectual basis for the 0.7% of GDP target for foreign aid is so weak.The target was endorsed by the UN General Assembly in 1970 in response to a recommendation from the Pearson Commission on International Development. It ...