Conservatives cannot afford to ignore charlatans like Stevenson. His pernicious ideas – unchecked – erode faith in capitalism, fuel class warfare, and pave the way for disastrous policies like Labour’s wealth grabs. We must engage head-on.
The UK has a proud tradition of regulatory innovation, often balancing the needs of stakeholders with the need for market efficiency. The current leasehold system, however, falls short of these standards.
A competitive, charismatic challenge is now on the table – the question is whether the Tories will rise to it, or once again squander the opportunity.