Executive Director, Prosper UK. One Nation, Liberal Tory.
London, England
Joined April 2009
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Simon Saunders retweeted
A great evening last night in London with @GavinBarwell.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a lively discussion about the future of our politics and the challenges facing the UK.
We have more events planned across the country. Come along, have your say and get involved.
prosperuk.com/events
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Simon Saunders retweeted
Latest voting intention in @Telegraph. Reform at 20% their lowest since 2024, 5pts behind the Tories. While Labour lead the Tories by 3.
🌹 LAB 28% (-1)
🌳 CON 25% (+2)
⏩ REF 20% (-2)
🔶 LIB DEM 9% (-)
🟢 GREEN 7% (-1)
⚫ RES: 6% (+1)
N = 2,013 | 6-9/11| Changes w 1/11
Prosper UK called for reform of the triple lock in June, in our first policy paper. The Govt plans to replace it from 2030 - but needs to go further.
A centre-right party serious about the public finances should be leading this argument, not trailing Andy Burnham.
Simon Saunders retweeted
Badenoch is right to criticise the high levels of government spending, but the Tories cannot credibly warn of a "£49bn black hole" while promising to keep the triple lock, which even Burnham is now willing to trim.
A reminder that the EU buys 68% of UK agrifood exports, and those exports are 29% lower under the current deal.
Any farmer selling to our largest market already has to meet EU rules. The question is whether they also pay for checks proving it on every consignment.
The Full English - as dictated by Andy Burnham and the EU.
Labour is serving up our food laws to the EU on a silver platter.
We will have no say, no influence and no veto over the rules the EU sets.
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Simon Saunders retweeted
Prosper UK is continuing its programme of events across the country, and we’d love you to join us.
We’re heading to:
11 November - Solihull with @andy4wm
16 November - Stratford with @andy4wm and @margot_james_
30 November - Ipswich with @DavidGauke and @margot_james_
9 December - Nottingham with @andy4wm
Come along, meet the team and be part of the conversation.
prosperuk.com/events
Simon Saunders retweeted
The UK had 104,000 fewer businesses at the start of 2026 than a year earlier.
SMEs account for 99.9% of British businesses.
Our SME report sets out reforms to business rates, access to finance, late payments and energy costs to help British businesses grow.
prosperuk.com/helping_britis…
Simon Saunders retweeted
It’s the 5th of November. So what do we think of that most infamous of plotters Guy Fawkes. While nearly half of Brits are neutral/no opinion on Fawkes among those who do there are partisan splits. Reform 2024 voters have the most positive net view, Tory voters the most negative
Simon Saunders retweeted
Today’s Budget must be judged against two tests: will it deliver stronger economic growth, and will it put the public finances on a sustainable footing?
There are welcome steps on business rates and devolution, but downgraded growth forecasts and reduced fiscal headroom raise serious questions.
Simon Saunders retweeted
Latest @OBR_UK forecast endorses findings of @Prosper_UK_ Housing Commission. It depressingly predicts 190,000 fewer additions to the housing stock price over the forecast period due to "weak demand, rising material costs and the impact of regulatory changes"
Simon Saunders 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.
Simon Saunders retweeted
It’s kind of Liz to thank us but she very much managed it on her own
Traitorous Gove, Cartlidge and Stride toppled me, claims Liz Truss
telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…
Simon Saunders retweeted
We’re heading to Bristol on Monday.
We’ve got a packed programme of events across the country between now and the end of the year, with Cambridge, London, Cardiff and Stratford-upon-Avon all coming up.
And more dates still to be announced.
Come along and join the conversation.
prosperuk.com/events
Simon Saunders retweeted
This is a prime example of why this policy is so wrong headed. It is going to drive lifelong Conservatives out of the party, and the party will be the poorer for it. No previous leader has behaved in this way
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq78…
Simon Saunders retweeted
Next stop: Bristol.
We’re heading around the country, taking the conversation beyond Westminster, listening to people and businesses about what needs to change.
Join Andy Street and the Prosper UK team on Monday 26 October.
Central Bristol | 6pm | Free and open to all.
Book your place: prosperuk.com/prosper_uk_is_…
Simon Saunders retweeted
£50 million was reportedly spent balancing the electricity grid yesterday.
Meanwhile, the UK has needed emergency power from France, struggled to move electricity from north to south and faced repeated forecasting errors.
thetimes.com/article/7254757…
Simon Saunders retweeted
Delighted to see @Prosper_UK described as being “resurgent voices” whose “influence in Tory circles will quickly grow” and whose conference events “attracted people outside the Tory bubble”. telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10…
Simon Saunders retweeted
Fixing the UK’s housing crisis requires radical reform, not tinkering around the edges.
Our Housing Commission, chaired by @GavinBarwell, has set out a comprehensive plan to get Britain building again, make homes more affordable and restore the dream of homeownership.
Read about it in @CityAM: cityam.com/these-are-the-two…
Simon Saunders retweeted
Just 15% of businesses are confident about hiring, according to new CBI research.
Rising employment costs are making it harder for firms to create jobs, particularly for young people.
You cannot deliver growth and opportunity while making it increasingly expensive to employ people.
Ahead of the Budget, we need a serious conversation about how to reduce the barriers facing SMEs and give them the confidence to invest, recruit and grow.
thisismoney.co.uk/money/mark…
