Co-Chair @prosper_UK_ | First Mayor of the West Midlands and former MD of John Lewis | Chair @birminghamrep
West Midlands, England
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Millions of voters are turned off by populism & are looking instead for competence and realism
@Prosper_UK_ exists to support a Conservative Party focused on growth, opportunity & responsible government
Britain can do better & prosper again
Join today: prosperuk.com/sign-up/
The apparent dismantling of Poundland, a Walsall-based business, is disgraceful
Why has a viable bid been rejected in favour of breaking up the business?
The owners must be called in to explain this. Poundland must be saved to protect thousands of jobs
news.sky.com/story/poundland…
We started this journey in 2018, devolving business rates in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester.
Good to see that experience has given the Government confidence to extend this nationally, with income tax devolution also moving forward, as I’ve long argued.
Andy Street retweeted
If we want the UK economy to grow, we need to help our small businesses grow.
Our latest report sets out so many practical proposals, from unlocking investment and reforming business rates to tackling late payments.
With the Budget approaching, SMEs must be part of the growth conversation.
Andy Street retweeted
The UK’s small businesses employ nearly 17 million people and generate £2.8 trillion in turnover.
Helping them grow even a little faster could make a huge difference to our economy.
Today, we’re in Bristol launching 30 proposals to unlock that potential, just two days before the Budget.
Read it here: prosperuk.com/helping_britis…
It was the honour of my life to represent the WM, one of the most diverse regions in the UK.
Our strength comes from people of different backgrounds living and working together.
The racist and sexist language exposed by ITV is abhorrent.
There can never be a deal with Reform.
Warning: Distressing and graphic language
An undercover investigation by ITV Exposure into Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has found multiple elected councillors and party candidates expressing racist views and using offensive language.
ITV has obtained secretly recorded footage showing Reform officials from across England and Wales using violent, racist and sexist language.
Councillors Alan Feeney, Chris Whelan and Jamie Campbell did not reply to our request for comment. Councillors Feeney and Whelan have since resigned from Reform UK.
In a statement shared with ITV News, Reform UK said: "Where members, activists and councillors have clearly behaved inappropriately, investigations have commenced. In some cases, there have been suspensions and due process must be followed."
"Reform UK has improved and prioritised its vetting procedures, but from time to time, a handful of individuals who do not share our values will initially make it through vetting. This is the same for all organisations."
Brilliant news for Birmingham Rep, with Sweeney Todd winning Best Musical Production!
As Chair, I know how much hard work goes into putting on productions like this.
A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone involved.
britishtheatreguide.info/new…
How can the BBC invest in a headquarters in Digbeth, yet consider moving The Archers out of Brum?
When we secured that investment, losing shows was never part of the plan.
After 75 years, it is part of the WM's heritage. The BBC must reconsider.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crpd…
Andy Street retweeted
The UK needs more homes. And we need to make it easier to build them.
Today, we launch our plan to tackle the housing crisis by supporting first-time buyers, cutting unnecessary costs and unlocking new development.
A comprehensive plan to get the UK building again: prosperuk.com/solving_the_ho…
Andy Street retweeted
The triple lock is not financially sustainable. The Conservatives are wrong to treat it as untouchable.
Our polling shows, and in the room with @shippersunbound, a majority of pensioners can support reform when the benefits for younger generations are properly explained.
Fiscal credibility means being prepared to make difficult choices.
Andy Street retweeted
Today at #CPC26
🗓️ 10:30AM: @andy4wm & @RuthDavidsonPC in conversation.
🗓️1PM: Helping SMEs to Prosper with @andy4wm (outside secure zone)
🗓️4PM: Who Builds the State of the Future? With @DavidGauke & the @InstituteGC
🗓️4:15PM: Can the Conservatives Be the Tactical Choice for Both Left and Right? With @andy4wm & @LukeTryl
6:30PM: Prosper UK reception (outside secure zone) with @andy4wm & @margot_james_
Let us know you’re coming and we’ll see you there: prosperuk.com/conservative_p…
Andy Street retweeted
Millions of votes are up for grabs in the centre ground of British politics.
That was the message from a packed room at #CPC26 as @ShippersUnbound put the big questions to @andy4wm and @RuthDavidsonPC.
A brilliant conversation about why they founded Prosper UK, the voters who feel politically homeless and the opportunity for a serious, pro-growth centre right.
Andy Street retweeted
A packed room for Prosper UK at #CPC26 tonight.
Thank you to everyone who came along for a conversation about the future of the centre-right, economic growth and the challenges facing the country.
A brilliant start to our Conference programme.
Andy Street retweeted
Tonight at #CPC26, join @andy4wm, @RuthDavidsonPC, @margot_james_ & @DavidGauke for the Prosper UK Reception.
Drinks, conversation and a chance to meet the Prosper UK team and people from across Conference.
Come and join us.
8:30PM | Hall 8A
Great to join @CentreforCities to talk all things devo at #CPC26
Proud to reflect on what we achieved in the WM, & what more can be done
At @Prosper_UK_ , we’re making the case to go further - including giving mayors a share of locally raised income tax with more accountability
RT @Prosper_UK_: This week at Conservative Party Conference is all about ideas.
How do we get the economy growing? Back businesses? Create…
Andy Street retweeted
The next few days at #CPC26 👇
🗓️TODAY, 6PM: @andy4wm & @emmabest22: Can the Conservatives Still Win Under FPTP?
🗓️ Monday, 4PM: How Would the Conservatives Future-Proof Welfare Reform? With @DavidGauke & the @resfoundation
🗓️Monday, 8:30PM: Prosper UK Reception (inside secure zone) with @andy4wm, @RuthDavidsonPC, @DavidGauke & @margot_james_
🗓️Tuesday, 10:30AM: @andy4wm & @RuthDavidsonPC in conversation.
🗓️ Tuesday, 1PM: Helping SMEs to Prosper with @andy4wm (outside secure zone).
🗓️ Tuesday, 4PM: Who Builds the State of the Future? With @DavidGauke & the @InstituteGC
🗓️ Tuesday, 4:15PM: Can the Conservatives Be the Tactical Choice for Both Left and Right? With @andy4wm & @LukeTryl
🗓️Tuesday, 6:30PM: Prosper UK reception (outside secure zone) with @andy4wm & @margot_james_
Let us know you’re coming and we’ll see you there: prosperuk.com/conservative_p…
Andy Street retweeted
Why did @andy4wm and @RuthDavidsonPC set up Prosper UK? What needs to change in British politics? And what comes next for the centre-right?
At #CPC26 on Tuesday, hear @ShippersUnbound put the big questions to our Co-Chairs.
Join us: prosperuk.com/andy_street_an…
Andy Street retweeted
Britain needs cheaper, more secure energy.
And we need a plan to deliver it.
Cheaper power. Secure supply. A grid that works. And the certainty businesses need to invest and grow.
Write the plan. Get energy costs down.
Read our latest policy proposal: prosperuk.com/the_price_of_p…
