With the new Conservative Government facing the tough challenge of governing with a small majority, leading lawyers imagine their priorities if they were in David Cameron’s shoes and point to which legislation should be scrapped, reformed and introduced
Kevin Ingram, banking and finance partner, Clifford Chance
- Keep:
I would maintain the overseas aid budget – I think that’s really important. - Scrap:
I would definitely get rid of the bedroom tax – I think that’s appalling. I would also change the GCSE exam system and A-levels. It’s a mess; both my children are in the middle of them. - Amend:
The pupil premium doesn’t work, but I think the idea of providing money at the low end does. I would amend it by changing the formula and/or increasing the amount. I think the basic idea that you need to provide more support for children in the lower income bracket is a good one.
