Labour's schools tax raid sums don't add up Monday, 16 June, 2025 The following letter was published in The Daily Telegraph on 16 June in slightly edited form. SIR – At the spending review, Rachel Reeves boasted proudly that she had ended “the tax loophole which exempted private schools from VAT”, a grossly misleading description of the tax exemption that those independent schools which are charities had always enjoyed. She and her party believe they can squeeze... Articles
Not alone in 1940 12th May 2016 There is a pervasive myth that Britain fought on without allies after the fall of France in June 1940. David Cameron repeated the myth in a speech on May 9... Articles
Anthony Eden: A man of peace 12th May 2016 Anthony Eden has not enjoyed a high reputation among the Prime Ministers of this country. On May 10 Alistair Lexden considered his career and achievements... Speeches
Centenary of the Somme 7th May 2016 In a speech in the Lords on March 14, Alistair Lexden spoke about the significance of the Battle of the Somme, whose centenary will be marked by major... Articles
A year in education 29th April 2016 Much of Alistair Lexden’s work in the sphere of education stems from his position as President of the Independent Schools Association which provides a wide... Recent News
Westminster and devolution 28th April 2016 Discussions take place between the government and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland before legislation is introduced in... Speeches
Polish A-level secured 26th April 2016 On January 18, Alistair Lexden asked the government whether it intended to ensure that Polish would continue to be available as an A-level subject. Speeches
Tories and tariffs 25th April 2016 In the early years of the 20th century British politics were convulsed by Joseph Chamberlain’s campaign for tariff reform which sought to end the long period of... Articles
The lucky few 24th April 2016 An article in the issue of The Spectator published on 16 April stated that David Cameron had ‘asked a historian friend to find out which Tory leaders have quit... Articles
Kohinoor 22nd April 2016 On 19 April The Daily Telegraph reported that the Indian government had for the first time publicly stated that the Kohinoor diamond had been legally acquired... Articles
