Louie Freeman-Bassett

Health

Cutting waiting times won’t grow the economy. A problem for Labour?

Yesterday's OBR report shows 'limited correlation' between reducing waiting times and improving economic activity. With this a key pledge in Labour's health mission, does it pose a challenge for their... Read more

Health

From Ming vase to Wedgwood teapot: Do Labour’s policies on health and technology match the ambition?

Sensitive to the charge of the ‘Ming vase’ Labour Party, accused of being full of attack lines but threadbare on policy, Labour’s Missions have sought to consign the accusation to history. ... Read more

Health

The UK Budget: a shot in the arm for the global ‘science superpower’ vision

In turbulent times and with a critical need for growth, British politicians have recently reached for the rhetoric of the ‘science superpower’ as a unifying, transcendent, forward thinking theme.... Read more