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Lord Willetts

A new wave of moon exploration will rely on UK know-how
Transport
By Lord Willetts
A new wave of moon exploration will rely on UK know-how
There will be a lot happening for Britain in space in 2024, including a possible rocket launch from Shetland and a new generation of satellites commissioned by OneWeb. High on my list is Britain getting involved with lunar missions.
It’s time we delivered tax reforms that benefit the young
Economy
By Lord Willetts
It’s time we delivered tax reforms that benefit the young
We put much more effort into arguing about the overall burden of tax than in thinking about the best way to actually raise any given amount of tax.
The importance of policy scrutiny
Parliament
By Lord Willetts
The importance of policy scrutiny
The challenge of scrutinising government legislation and staying abreast of innovations is becoming ever harder for MPs. Lord Willetts argues that teamwork, along with the UK’s world class research community, can help MPs give policy evidence the attention it deserves
Don’t scrap the university funding model – find ways to improve it
Education
By Lord Willetts
Don’t scrap the university funding model – find ways to improve it
University funding has led to some of the tightest parliamentary votes.
Energy bill loan will not be enough to help families with rising costs – we need a plan to insulate more homes
Energy
By Lord Willetts
Energy bill loan will not be enough to help families with rising costs – we need a plan to insulate more homes
There is no escaping the financial struggles that 2022 will bring – families are already being squeezed as real wages fall with inflation pushing up the cost of day-to-day life.
The value of experienced ministers: Lord Willetts reviews 'Clashing Agendas'
Books & culture
By Lord Willetts
The value of experienced ministers: Lord Willetts reviews 'Clashing Agendas'
A fascinating account of modern British government, Lord Freud’s book is an important reminder of how much experienced ministers can achieve