Media | Andrew Barclay

Britain is losing its belief in enterprise. It’s time that changed

The Telegraph | 17 April 2025 We often look across the Atlantic and see a nation politically at odds with itself. In America, issues like gun ownership, abortion rights and capital punishment divide people sharply along ideological lines. In contrast, British politics can appear more restrained, more moderate – even dull by comparison. But beneath the noise of US partisanship lies a powerful and unifying ideal: the American Dream. This isn’t just a phrase from a bygone era or

Labour’s next reversal must be on non-doms before it’s too late

The Telegraph | 28 June 2025 The abolition of the non-dom tax regime could turn out to be the worst decision taken in Rachel Reeves’s first Budget. The Chancellor was convinced that few of the 83,000 foreign entrepreneurs and investors would leave the UK after its abolition and that they would still contribute £12bn in taxes over the course of the parliament. The reality is turning out to be starkly different. Non-doms are leaving in their thousands, and taking their tax cont

It’s time to turn Britain into a land of opportunity

CapX | 25 April 2025 https://capx.co/its-time-to-turn-britain-into-a-land-of-opportunity When it comes to social issues, America seems to be a country that is always divided – on abortion, guns, healthcare to name a few – but when it comes to the economy, it is pretty united in its belief in social mobility, ambition and the American dream. As a result, growth has been faster, innovation more relentless and job creation – despite a global pandemic – remarkably resilient. In c

Businesses need tractor power to deliver a message to Labour - Muted opposition to Labour’s anti-business Budget will only embolden this tax-raising Chancellor

The Telegraph | December 2024 While farmers have been galvanised into action against inheritance measures in the budget, the reaction...

Budget Backlash Continues - Interview on GB News with Michael Portillo

GB News | November 2024 Policy fellow at Onward and founder of YOPA, Andrew Barclay, took part in the Sunday with Michael Portillo show...

Small businesses have been slapped in the face - Thousands of SMEs were on the cusp of starting or growing. Now they face new barriers.

The Telegraph | November 2024 Starting a new business is seen by many as a huge leap. One that, with increased taxes, planning hassle and...