Will Quince MP (Conservative, Colchester) Responds

Tycoon Sir James Goldsmith

Will Quince MP (Conservative, Colchester) has responded to a letter sent as part of a campaign regarding, Universal Credit.

We regard cutting of benefits as a major case of hardship and suffering. The High Wage economy – well that’s another myth for most folk, who are born with a 'plastic [not a silver] spoon in their mouths'.  

To our way of thinking, wealth is being transferred to the rich in a way that even the most cynical person cannot fully comprehend, thanks to the philosophy of George Osbourne.

One person who knew what he was talking about was the late, Sir James Goldsmith.

Goldsmith (a committed enviromentalist) ideas were prophetic, yet he was a Conservative, till he launched the 'Referendum Party'.

He was an investor and businessman first and politician second, and like Donald Trump, Goldsmiths ideas were pragmatic, not mearly ideological. Like Trump, arguing with him would not have been a good strategy. Like Trump, he was lampooned by the media and a frequent target of Private Eye magazine.

We appreciate Will's - or should we say ‘the Governments’ reply, however. However we are pleased to see that Will Quince MP is getting involved in the debate.