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WEBCapX brings you the best writing on politics, economics, technology and ideas. We’re here to make the case for popular capitalism – for markets, innovation, growth and competition. CapX argues for policies and ideas that will enhance freedom, choice and prosperity for everyone in Britain.
James Cleverly has the experience the Conservatives need
WEB3 days ago — The Tories are at a crossroads – they need decisive leadership. Cleverly is clear that his party must look forward instead of backwards. The Conservatives do not have time for a new leader to learn on the job. Over the coming weeks, CapX will be running a number of perspectives on the future of the Conservative Party.
Who will win the Tory leadership contest? - CapX
WEB7 hours ago — Two candidates were seen as being broadly on the Right of the party (David Davis and Liam Fox), while two were more in the centre (David Cameron and Ken Clarke) – again, much the same as today. When MPs first cast their votes, Davis topped the poll, followed by Cameron. At the other end of the results table, …
Don’t let the ‘infaux thugs’ close down debate - CapX
WEB4 days ago — The infaux thugs use ‘information’ to confuse matters. The content they suppress is more aptly termed narratives, interpretations, opinions or judgements. Those terms are more capacious, befitting frank and open debate and controversy. In their hostility to open debate, the infaux thugs are mounting an attack on modern civilisation.
Labour asked for a better way to pay for education – here it is
WEB3 days ago — Subscribe to The CapX Podcast. This approach would be better at raising net revenue with certainty than the education tax. It is a smaller tax on a much broader base, representing around 1.5% of disposable income (column c) per child, compared to 6-12% of disposable income for the £2,550 education tax (column g).
Weekly Briefing: A busy week for AI - CapX
WEBNov 5, 2023 — It has been a busy week in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). American President Joe Biden signed an AI executive order (EO), and the British government’s long-awaited AI Safety Summit kicked off in Bletchley Park. What the long term effects of the EO and the summit are remain to be seen, but both provide […]
Capitalism still has the X factor - CapX
WEBSep 16, 2024 — Whatever some of its detractors say, capitalism isn’t late: it’s early. Here at CapX, we saw the power of ‘X’ long before Elon Musk made it impossible to ignore. X is weird and a bit ugly, but repays a deeper look. X stands for the excitement of the unknown. It hints at vast treasures waiting to be discovered, while promising an ...
CapX Books of 2021
WEBDec 20, 2021 — John Ashmore. Much of my reading this year has been in aid of The CapX Podcast. Vivek Ramaswamy’s Woke, Inc was a fascinating dissection of the utterly shameless way that Wall St institutions have co-opted a social justice agenda to enhance their own power and avoid scrutiny, in an unholy marriage of convenience with left-wing pressure groups.. A couple of books on economics also stood out ...