@davidgauke
@davidgauke.bsky.social
Recovering politician, writes columns, editor of The Case For The Centre Right.
The Greens’ policies would be disastrous for the country but their rise provides a political opportunity for the Tories. My ConHome piece on why the Conservatives should take on Zack Polanski. conservativehome.com/2025/11/03/d...
David Gauke: Calamitous as their policies would be, there is sense and opportunity in taking the Greens seriously | Conservative Home
The principal concern – and this is no small matter - is that the Greens’ policies would be ruinous for the country but taking them on in a changing political landscape, it is an opportunity not to be...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The Greens’ policies would be disastrous for the country but their rise provides a political opportunity for the Tories. My ConHome piece on why the Conservatives should take on Zack Polanski. conservativehome.com/2025/11/03/d...
Half-baked tales of rulings turning on chicken nuggets are no basis for cutting Britain adrift. My Times piece on the Tories’ policy of leaving the ECHR based on spurious claims. www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Leaving the ECHR won’t fix illegal migration
Half-baked tales of rulings turning on chicken nuggets are no basis for cutting Britain adrift
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October 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Half-baked tales of rulings turning on chicken nuggets are no basis for cutting Britain adrift. My Times piece on the Tories’ policy of leaving the ECHR based on spurious claims. www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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Danny Kruger’s defection shows that the Tories have lost the battle to be the country’s leading party of the populist right. Instead, they should unambiguously position themselves as the only party of the centre right. For ConHome. conservativehome.com/2025/09/22/d...
David Gauke: Kruger's defection doesn't point the Conservatives towards disaster but to a crucial decision | Conservative Home
The real significance of Kruger’s defection is that it signals that the battle to be the principal party of the populist right is over. The Conservative Party must reconcile itself to this reality an...
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September 22, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Danny Kruger’s defection shows that the Tories have lost the battle to be the country’s leading party of the populist right. Instead, they should unambiguously position themselves as the only party of the centre right. For ConHome. conservativehome.com/2025/09/22/d...
Danny Kruger’s defection shows that the Tories have lost the battle to be the country’s leading party of the populist right. Instead, they should unambiguously position themselves as the only party of the centre right. For ConHome. conservativehome.com/2025/09/22/d...
David Gauke: Kruger's defection doesn't point the Conservatives towards disaster but to a crucial decision | Conservative Home
The real significance of Kruger’s defection is that it signals that the battle to be the principal party of the populist right is over. The Conservative Party must reconcile itself to this reality an...
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September 22, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Danny Kruger’s defection shows that the Tories have lost the battle to be the country’s leading party of the populist right. Instead, they should unambiguously position themselves as the only party of the centre right. For ConHome. conservativehome.com/2025/09/22/d...
A few thoughts on reshuffles and what last week’s one tells us about the Government. conservativehome.com/2025/09/08/d...
David Gauke: Reshuffles aren't always bad, but if things had been going well there wouldn't have been one | Conservative Home
Good ministers will quickly adapt to new briefs so largescale changes – while not ideal – will not be disastrous. But that such wide scale changes were considered necessary is an implicit admission o...
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September 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
A few thoughts on reshuffles and what last week’s one tells us about the Government. conservativehome.com/2025/09/08/d...
My ConHome piece on Rachel Reeves’ options to raise more tax revenue. conservativehome.com/2025/08/25/d...
David Gauke: With the Budget looming closer exactly what taxes will Reeves raise in her defence? | Conservative Home
The reality is that if you want to raise a lot of tax, you need to raise it from a lot of people. Given our predicament, one of the larger taxes is likely to be necessary.
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August 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM
My ConHome piece on Rachel Reeves’ options to raise more tax revenue. conservativehome.com/2025/08/25/d...
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Rent control is the mullet hairstyle of policies - it is both very bad and back in fashion. My ConHome piece on how the Rushanara Ali case exposes the anti-landlord political climate and where this might go next. conservativehome.com/2025/08/11/d...
David Gauke: Rent control is the mullet hairstyle of policies - it is both very bad and back in fashion | Conservative Home
Pro-market arguments are hardly the fashion at the moment. If ever there was a policy area, however, where they need to be made it is in housing.
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August 11, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Rent control is the mullet hairstyle of policies - it is both very bad and back in fashion. My ConHome piece on how the Rushanara Ali case exposes the anti-landlord political climate and where this might go next. conservativehome.com/2025/08/11/d...
Rent control is the mullet hairstyle of policies - it is both very bad and back in fashion. My ConHome piece on how the Rushanara Ali case exposes the anti-landlord political climate and where this might go next. conservativehome.com/2025/08/11/d...
David Gauke: Rent control is the mullet hairstyle of policies - it is both very bad and back in fashion | Conservative Home
Pro-market arguments are hardly the fashion at the moment. If ever there was a policy area, however, where they need to be made it is in housing.
conservativehome.com
August 11, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Rent control is the mullet hairstyle of policies - it is both very bad and back in fashion. My ConHome piece on how the Rushanara Ali case exposes the anti-landlord political climate and where this might go next. conservativehome.com/2025/08/11/d...
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If the cure for populism is economic growth, what should the Government do? Signing off on my @NewStatesman.com column with a few suggestions to get the economy growing. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The economic cure to populism
Concerns about inequality, the environment and much else must be set aside for the pursuit of national wealth.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:58 AM
If the cure for populism is economic growth, what should the Government do? Signing off on my @NewStatesman.com column with a few suggestions to get the economy growing. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
If the cure for populism is economic growth, what should the Government do? Signing off on my @NewStatesman.com column with a few suggestions to get the economy growing. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The economic cure to populism
Concerns about inequality, the environment and much else must be set aside for the pursuit of national wealth.
www.newstatesman.com
July 22, 2025 at 6:58 AM
If the cure for populism is economic growth, what should the Government do? Signing off on my @NewStatesman.com column with a few suggestions to get the economy growing. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
My @NewStatesman.com piece on the hysterical reaction to Macron’s criticisms of Brexit.
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July 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
My @NewStatesman.com piece on the hysterical reaction to Macron’s criticisms of Brexit.
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Why is Boris Johnson so scared of Emmanuel Macron? My @NewStatesman.com piece on the reaction to the French president’s Brexit comments. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Why is Boris Johnson so scared of Emmanuel Macron?
Brexiteers cannot get a lurid fantasy version of the French President out of their heads.
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July 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Why is Boris Johnson so scared of Emmanuel Macron? My @NewStatesman.com piece on the reaction to the French president’s Brexit comments. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Why is Boris Johnson so scared of Emmanuel Macron? My @NewStatesman.com piece on the reaction to the French president’s Brexit comments. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Why is Boris Johnson so scared of Emmanuel Macron?
Brexiteers cannot get a lurid fantasy version of the French President out of their heads.
www.newstatesman.com
July 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Why is Boris Johnson so scared of Emmanuel Macron? My @NewStatesman.com piece on the reaction to the French president’s Brexit comments. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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"As our fiscal situation becomes more serious but the electorate becomes increasingly angry at stagnant living standards, the gap between [us and our politicians] has become a chasm. Rather than face reality, politicians are rewarded for simple but impractical answers." 👏@davidgauke.bsky.social
We are in a precarious economic position, and the few politicians who recognise it seem unable to tackle it. My piece for ConHome. conservativehome.com/2025/07/14/d...
David Gauke: We are in a precarious economic position, and the few politicians who recognise it seem unable to tackle it | Conservative Home
Is it politically possible to take preventative action to put our public finances on a sustainable footing before a crisis hits? Or will it take a crisis before the public (and, therefore, our politi...
conservativehome.com
July 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"As our fiscal situation becomes more serious but the electorate becomes increasingly angry at stagnant living standards, the gap between [us and our politicians] has become a chasm. Rather than face reality, politicians are rewarded for simple but impractical answers." 👏@davidgauke.bsky.social
We are in a precarious economic position, and the few politicians who recognise it seem unable to tackle it. My piece for ConHome. conservativehome.com/2025/07/14/d...
David Gauke: We are in a precarious economic position, and the few politicians who recognise it seem unable to tackle it | Conservative Home
Is it politically possible to take preventative action to put our public finances on a sustainable footing before a crisis hits? Or will it take a crisis before the public (and, therefore, our politi...
conservativehome.com
July 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM
We are in a precarious economic position, and the few politicians who recognise it seem unable to tackle it. My piece for ConHome. conservativehome.com/2025/07/14/d...
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My @NewStatesman.com piece on why Starmer has to take on the “roll the dice” mentality that is driving voters towards Reform UK. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Why the public will keep gambling on Nigel Farage
A “roll-the-dice” mentality has taken hold of voters, and Reform will be the biggest beneficiary.
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July 8, 2025 at 7:08 AM
My @NewStatesman.com piece on why Starmer has to take on the “roll the dice” mentality that is driving voters towards Reform UK. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
My @NewStatesman.com piece on why Starmer has to take on the “roll the dice” mentality that is driving voters towards Reform UK. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Why the public will keep gambling on Nigel Farage
A “roll-the-dice” mentality has taken hold of voters, and Reform will be the biggest beneficiary.
www.newstatesman.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:08 AM
My @NewStatesman.com piece on why Starmer has to take on the “roll the dice” mentality that is driving voters towards Reform UK. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
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Today reminded me of this comment from @davidgauke.bsky.social for a pre-election profile we wrote of Reeves, which now reads like an epic understatement:
July 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Today reminded me of this comment from @davidgauke.bsky.social for a pre-election profile we wrote of Reeves, which now reads like an epic understatement:
My @NewStatesman.com piece on why rebel Labour MPs should not be ignoring the parlous state of the public finances and ballooning welfare costs. www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
Labour's rebel MPs are rubbish at maths
Public finances are in a parlous state. Tough choices are inevitable. When will the PLP learn this lesson?
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July 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
My @NewStatesman.com piece on why rebel Labour MPs should not be ignoring the parlous state of the public finances and ballooning welfare costs. www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
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Despite the evidence, mood, and swings, there is a decent future for the centre-right (perhaps). My ConHome piece on the political space available for the centre-right. conservativehome.com/2025/06/30/d...
David Gauke: Despite the evidence, mood, and swings, there is a decent future for the centre-right | Conservative Home
What we have seen in recent days have been very clear examples of the vulnerabilities of both the centre-left and the populist right. These are vulnerabilities that a smart centre-right party ought t...
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June 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Despite the evidence, mood, and swings, there is a decent future for the centre-right (perhaps). My ConHome piece on the political space available for the centre-right. conservativehome.com/2025/06/30/d...
Despite the evidence, mood, and swings, there is a decent future for the centre-right (perhaps). My ConHome piece on the political space available for the centre-right. conservativehome.com/2025/06/30/d...
David Gauke: Despite the evidence, mood, and swings, there is a decent future for the centre-right | Conservative Home
What we have seen in recent days have been very clear examples of the vulnerabilities of both the centre-left and the populist right. These are vulnerabilities that a smart centre-right party ought t...
conservativehome.com
June 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Despite the evidence, mood, and swings, there is a decent future for the centre-right (perhaps). My ConHome piece on the political space available for the centre-right. conservativehome.com/2025/06/30/d...
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Is the centre right doomed? My @NewStatesman.com piece on the international decline of a once dominant form of politics. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Is the centre right doomed?
The Tories too often give the impression that they think Reform is right but people should not vote for them.
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June 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Is the centre right doomed? My @NewStatesman.com piece on the international decline of a once dominant form of politics. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Is the centre right doomed? My @NewStatesman.com piece on the international decline of a once dominant form of politics. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Is the centre right doomed?
The Tories too often give the impression that they think Reform is right but people should not vote for them.
www.newstatesman.com
June 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Is the centre right doomed? My @NewStatesman.com piece on the international decline of a once dominant form of politics. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
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Rachel Reeves’ fiscal headache is getting bigger. My piece for @NewStatesman.com. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Rachel Reeves’ fiscal headache is getting bigger
Some combination of tax rises or spending cuts is likely to be necessary by the autumn.
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June 17, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Rachel Reeves’ fiscal headache is getting bigger. My piece for @NewStatesman.com. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Rachel Reeves’ fiscal headache is getting bigger. My piece for @NewStatesman.com. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Rachel Reeves’ fiscal headache is getting bigger
Some combination of tax rises or spending cuts is likely to be necessary by the autumn.
www.newstatesman.com
June 17, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Rachel Reeves’ fiscal headache is getting bigger. My piece for @NewStatesman.com. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...