Why does Richard Branson throw his toys out of the pram over losing the West Coast Main Line franchise? By all accounts, the franchising and bidding process is fair – after more than ten years’ experience, the DfT ought to have got it right, and have at least reduced the risk of ministerial influence on…
I detect that attitudes towards drugs policy are starting to move, both at the international and the national level. The Home Affairs Committee in the House of Commons announced last year that it was undertaking an inquiry and invited submissions. It has now started taking evidence and has heard from Sir Richard Branson, who serves on…
