Small-State Conservatives @SmallStateCon
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Does Manchesterism have enough Northern grit and ambition to deliver what’s best for Britain? We’re about to find out. ✍️@JohnPenroseNews
HMRC isn’t just collecting taxes—it’s shaping the future of the UK. The decisions made today will affect businesses, investors, and taxpayers for years to come. Find out why the UK needs a simpler, lower-tax system: smallstateconservatives.org/britain-needs-… @JohnPenroseNews
Police can arrest 50, 100, even 150 dealers – and within days, they’re replaced. Our drug laws aren’t working. It’s time to rethink how Britain tackles addiction and harm. To read more follow the link: smallstateconservatives.org/we-need-to-tal… @JohnPenroseNews
“They say Britain is ungovernable.” It isn’t. The problem isn’t that government can’t act—it’s that the system is failing to deliver. Simple reforms can get the UK back on track and make government work again. Read more: smallstateconservatives.org/category/lates… @JohnPenroseNews
Nobody is perfect. Public institutions don’t need perfection—they need accountability. An Anti-Corruption Tsar helps monitor lobbying, strengthen transparency, and protect the public interest. Full video: youtu.be/TAc4EyzZcfQ @JohnPenroseNews
Big government isn’t always better government. A government focused on its essential responsibilities can be more efficient, more accountable, and more effective for its citizens. Full video: youtu.be/RC1k-3MkRXg @JohnPenroseNews
*COUGH* some of us care @rcolvile In fact here's a NHS reform idea from @SmallStateCons & me that @capx published just a few months ago. smallstateconservatives.org/how-wes-street…
Our politicians keep telling us they love the NHS. So why do none of them seem to actually care about it? Me for @thetimes thetimes.com/comment/column…
How do we make green energy cheaper and reliable? The answer isn’t slogans—it’s innovation, investment, and practical solutions that work. I went on Young Conservative Network to explain how. To watch the full video follow this link: youtu.be/Bt_2AcXcsNo?si… @JohnPenroseNews
I wrote for @capx about why Andy Burnham is right about our tax system being unfair, but wrong about how to fix it capx.co/britain-needs-…
The UK Honours System does a lot of good-but it’s overdue for reform. I spoke with the Young Conservative Network about why it needs updating and what meaningful change could look like. Full video: youtu.be/ORaBDNC00Lw @JohnPenroseNews
The UK’s train service is too expensive, too unreliable, and too often not fit for purpose. I spoke with Young Conservative Network about the reforms needed to get Britain’s railways back on track. Watch here: youtu.be/AxGsKBj3Hi4 @JohnPenroseNews
The Conservative Party can’t carry on as before after its biggest election defeat. A culture reset is needed if we’re serious about rebuilding and winning again. Watch the full interview on John Penrose’s YouTube channel: youtu.be/FJEgUSJl5OU?si… @JohnPenroseNews
Today the Centre for Small State Conservatives launches our 'Strong Citizens' in-house magazine, with ideas from high-quality thinkers who share our approach. Our inaugural contributor is Damien Phillips, Cobden Centre fellow & @spectator regular. Enjoy! smallstateconservatives.org/the-truth-is-o…
Me in @CapX The reason nothing works isn't that Britain has suddenly become 'ungovernable'. Our problem is the country's leaders, not the led.
We need to fundamentally change the nature of political leadership ✍️@JohnPenroseNews capx.co/has-britain-re…
I wrote for @capx about why Zack Polanski is right to talk about addiction, even though his answer is dead wrong.
Mass drug legalisation would lead to pandemonium ✍️@JohnPenroseNews capx.co/zack-polanski-…
Tough (but deserved) panning of Govt rail plans from independent international nonprofit Allrail group. They say there are no quantified benefits or evidence it will make things better & goes in opposite direction to successful global Open Access trend. s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/uploads.mangow….
This is too complicated, inflexible & still leaves pensioners dependent on future politicians' decisions. There's a simpler, better & more sustainable answer here instead smallstateconservatives.org/britains-pensi… newstatesman.com/business/econo…
Bullseye from @timdier &, as luck would have it, we published proposals on how to deliver his idea in @capx last summer smallstateconservatives.org/simpler-lower-…
ICYMI: Sweden learnt the hard way that death taxes don’t pay – and Madrid shows how cutting IHT can help wealth and talent grow ✍️@TimDier Read more: capx.co/its-time-to-sa…
Terrible news which won't get any better until we pass the Public Productivity Act smallstateconservatives.org/the-case-for-a…
NEW STATS 🚨 Public sector sickness absence remains persistently higher than in the private sector, and the gap shows little sign of closing. Here's what this morning's ONS Sickness absence in the UK labour market data showed 🧵
Wise words. It looks like he's been reading smallstateconservatives.org/only-thatcher-… which said exactly this, published in @CapX last June.
Simon Wolfson of Next, repeatedly voted Britain’s most admired business leader, delivers the keynote address at @cpsthinktank’s annual conference
Danielle Dunfield-Pra... @DunfieldPrayero
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Laura-Emily Dunn @lauraemilyd
7K Followers 10K Following UK and US political consultant & comms advisor • commentator • Prev @UKParliament @SeneddWales 🇺🇸 House of Reps • energy + biz + AI + digital • @museumofpm
Oscar Gill-Lewis @Gill_Lewis65
382 Followers 3K Following Deputy Editor @CapX | Edington Fellow @Prosperity_Inst | Hazlitt fellow @feeonline Views my own Words in @ConHome @CentralComment @Daily_Express @dcexaminer
Thomas Inman @ThomasWInman
857 Followers 841 Following Deputy Director @ Conservative Policy Forum | Accountant | Interested in Politics, Policy and Foreign Affairs
Pablo Romero @pabloromeror
736 Followers 5K Following
Maxwell Marlow 🇺�... @maxwell_marlow
7K Followers 4K Following Director of Policy at TYI Strategy. Director of Public Affairs @ASI • Fellow @consumerchoicec • Board Member @BuildForBritain • Advisor to @PricedOutUK. VMO.
Jamila @missealing
960 Followers 3K Following
Stuart Barrow @ArtBarrow
862 Followers 563 Following Angle of Mercia. Rugged individualist. I like working with my hands, thoughtfully. Not necessarily an Angel of Mercy. 🐻
Young Conservative Ne... @YConNetwork
90 Followers 116 Following
William James @JamesWilli14412
32 Followers 220 Following
Marc Sidwell @marcsidwell
4K Followers 5K Following Editor, CapX. Author and presenter of The West. Views my own.
Imran Chaudhry @ImranC79
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Carl Johnson @cjohnson666
17 Followers 631 Following
Tommaso Rabitti @RabittiTommaso
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John Penrose @JohnPenroseNews
35K Followers 17K Following Former MP, Anti-Corruption Tsar & serial Government Minister. Chair of Conservative Policy Forum. Founder & Director of the Small-State Initiative
Liam McGlone @liammcg0100
4 Followers 41 Following
Ffinian Elliott @ffiniane
54 Followers 159 Following Director @ SmallStateInitiative. Promoted by Kate Vaughan, on behalf of Ffin Elliott, all at Pro-Copy Business Centre, Cardiff, CF14 5DU.
CapX @CapX
33K Followers 3K Following The best writing on politics, economics, ideas and technology. Sign up for our daily briefing. From @CPSThinkTank
Peter Fortune MP @PeterTFortune
5K Followers 996 Following MP for Bromley & Biggin Hill | Shadow Under Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Chairman of APPG on Cricket | No casework on X/FB
Peter Bedford MP @PeterABedford
6K Followers 1K Following Conservative Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire. Shadow Pensions Minister.
Paul Holmes MP @pauljholmes
12K Followers 5K Following Conservative MP for Hamble Valley. Opposition Deputy Chief Whip. Promoted by Paul Holmes of HVCA, The Hill, Hedge End, SO30 4BB
Patrick Spencer MP @pspencer_CSNI
3K Followers 2K Following MP for Central Suffolk & North Ipswich Promoted by Patrick Spencer, of Framlingham Technology Centre, Station Road, Suffolk.
Nusrat Ghani MP @Nus_Ghani
34K Followers 5K Following MP Sussex Weald & Principal Deputy Speaker. Ex-Minister -FCDO, BEIS, BizTrade, Cabinet Office, Transport; NATO Select Com; 1922 Vice Chair. 🇨🇳/🇷🇺 sanctionee
Nigel Huddleston MP @HuddlestonNigel
23K Followers 3K Following Member of Parliament for Droitwich, Evesham and the villages. Constituents please contact me at [email protected]
Nick Timothy MP @NJ_Timothy
94K Followers 605 Following Conservative MP for West Suffolk • Shadow Justice Secretary • Promoted by Nick Timothy, Conservative Office, Moulton Road, CB8 8DY
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst... @DrNShastriHurst
6K Followers 1K Following Member of Parliament for Solihull West & Shirley. Shadow Health & Social Care Minister. British Army Veteran. Former Surgeon. Barrister.
Neil O'Brien @NeilDotObrien
42K Followers 2K Following Conservative MP for Harborough, Oadby & Wigston. Local news: https://t.co/Piu0iPN7BV Blog: https://t.co/eoYt58Xly9
Neil Hudson @DrNeilHudson
6K Followers 1K Following Epping Forest MP. Equine Vet. Shadow DEFRA Minister. PFHEA. FRCVS. Promoted by Neil Hudson of 4 Meadow Rd Loughton, Essex IG10 4HX. [email protected]
Marc Sidwell @marcsidwell
4K Followers 5K Following Editor, CapX. Author and presenter of The West. Views my own.
Mims Davies MP @mimsdavies
20K Followers 2K Following Proud Conservative East Grinstead, Uckfield & villages MP-Shadow SoS for Wales 🏴pro social mobility & young people-Coeliac💙80s🎵& a bad 🏃♀️ 👟
Mel Stride MP @MelJStride
21K Followers 731 Following Conservative Member of Parliament for Central Devon. Happily married and proud father of three daughters.
Martin Vickers @MartinVickers
12K Followers 111 Following Member of Parliament for the Brigg and Immingham Constituency.
The Rt Hon Mark Pritc... @MPritchardUK
14K Followers 4K Following Conservative MP for The Wrekin. OSCE PA Special Rep Arctic & High North, Fmr Vice President OSCE PA (22-25), Intelligence & Security Cmte, Special Rep SE Europe
Mark Garnier @Mark4WyreForest
17K Followers 2K Following Working for ALL Wyre Forest on EVERY Issue. Promoted by Mark Garnier, 28a Bewdley Road Nth, DY13 8PS
Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans
14K Followers 4K Following Conservative MP for Hinckley & Bosworth. Doctor (GP) & Shadow Energy Minister. Promoted by John Brown of 10A Priory Walk, Hinckley, LE10 1HU.
Louie French MP @louie_french
11K Followers 775 Following 🏴🇬🇧Proudly serving my home community of Old Bexley & Sidcup in Westminster. Conservative Shadow Minister for Culture, Media and Sport.
Lincoln Jopp MC MP @LincolnJopp
3K Followers 1K Following MP for Spelthorne. For constituency and policy issues please email [email protected]
Lewis Cocking MP 🇬... @_lewiscocking
4K Followers 427 Following For casework queries, get in touch 👉 https://t.co/RDF9lfk4JX Promoted by Tom Culley, on behalf of Lewis Cocking, both of 57-59 High Street, EN11 8TQ
Laura Trott MP @LauraTrottMP
13K Followers 472 Following Conservative MP for Sevenoaks and Swanley Shadow Secretary of State for Education Promoted by Laura Trott MP, West Kent Conservatives, TN12 6EN
Kit Malthouse MP @kitmalthouse
24K Followers 786 Following Conservative member of parliament for lovely NW Hampshire. Please contact via website or email
Kevin Hollinrake MP @kevinhollinrake
24K Followers 2K Following Conservative MP for Thirsk & Malton. Party Chairman. Love North Yorks, pubs & family life🏏🏉 🇬🇧 Prom. by K. Hollinrake, 109 Town St, Malton, YO17 7HD
Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch
413K Followers 320 Following Leader of the Conservative Party. MP for North West Essex.
Katie Lam @Katie_Lam_MP
55K Followers 245 Following Conservative MP for Weald of Kent. Local work: see katieforkent on FB / Instagram. Promoted by me, Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road, Tenterden TN30 6SP
Julian Smith @JulianSmithUK
36K Followers 6K Following MP for Skipton and Ripon. All casework is handled via [email protected] Promoted by Linda Brockbank of 19 Otley St, Skipton, BD23 1DY
Julia Lopez MP @JuliaLopezMP
14K Followers 66 Following Conservative MP for Hornchurch & Upminster. Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade (Acting)
Joy Morrissey MP @joymorrissey
24K Followers 2K Following Conservative MP for Beaconsfield. Shadow Secretary of State for Women & Equalities Promoted by Joy Morrissey at 12 Aylesbury End, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LW
Sir John Whittingdale... @JWhittingdale
9K Followers 157 Following Promoted by Sir John Whittingdale of 19 High Street, Maldon, Essex CM9 5PE
John Lamont MP 🇬�... @John2Win
19K Followers 2K Following @ScotTories MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh & Selkirk.
Rt Hon John Glen MP @JohnGlenUK
26K Followers 2K Following MP for Salisbury & PPS to Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP, Promoted by the Salisbury Conservative Association, on behalf of John Glen, PO Box 2467, Salisbury, SP2 2UG.
John Cooper MP @JohnCooperDG
921 Followers 136 Following Member of Parliament for Dumfries & Galloway. Casework: [email protected]
Joe Robertson MP @JoePJRobertson
3K Followers 2K Following MP for Isle of Wight East Shadow Work and Pensions Minister Member of @CommonsHealth Promoted by Joe Robertson, 58 The Mall, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1BW
Jesse Norman @Jesse_Norman
29K Followers 2K Following MP, Shadow Leader of the House, Co-founder and Chair of UK's new specialist engineering university NMITE, writer on Burke, Smith, Oakeshott, Coke, Bacon...
Sir Jeremy Hunt MP @Jeremy_Hunt
243K Followers 1K Following MP for Godalming and Ash. Promoted by Jeremy Hunt at 2 Royal Parade, Hindhead, GU26 6TD
James Wild MP @jamesowild
4K Followers 499 Following Conservative MP for North West Norfolk. Shadow Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Minister. Promoted by James Wild of 11-12 London Rd PE30 5PY
James Cleverly🇬�... @JamesCleverly
253K Followers 8K Following Running to be the Conservative Candidate for Mayor of London. Member of Parliament for Braintree. Promoted by James Cleverly at Office 302, Essex, CM7 3AN
James Cartlidge MP �... @jcartlidgemp
17K Followers 1K Following MP for South Suffolk & Shadow Defence Secretary. Send all enquiries to [email protected]. Promoted by James Cartlidge of PO Box SSCA.
Jack Rankin MP 🇬�... @jackmrankin
13K Followers 999 Following Conservative and Unionist MP for Windsor. All views my own, unless they’re the whips’.
Iain Duncan Smith MP ... @MPIainDS
76K Followers 1K Following Conservative MP for Chingford & Woodford Green Promoted by M. Goldie of 105c Station Road, Chingford, E4 7BU.
Helen Whately MP @Helen_Whately
33K Followers 792 Following MP for Faversham and Mid Kent. Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Helen Grant OBE MP @HelenGrantMP
23K Followers 2K Following Member of Parliament for Maidstone & Malling Promoted by Helen Grant of 109 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1RB.
Harriett Baldwin @hbaldwin
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Harriet Cross MP @HarrietCross_MP
7K Followers 985 Following ✨ MP for Gordon & Buchan 🏴 Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland ⚡️Shadow Energy Minister 🇬🇧 🏴 Scottish Conservative & Unionist
Greg Smith MP @gregsmith_uk
11K Followers 2K Following Conservative Member of Parliament for Mid Buckinghamshire. Shadow Minister of State for Transport. Promoted by G Smith, 34 Buckingham Rd, Winslow MK18 3DY.
Graham Stuart MP @grahamstuart
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George Freeman MP. FR... @MPGeorgeFreeman
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Geoffrey Cox KC MP @Geoffrey_Cox
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