The Peter McCormack Show #084 - Andrew Griffith - Restoring Trust, Growth, and Conservative Principles
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Jun 19, 2025 Andrew Griffith, a Conservative MP and Shadow Cabinet member, discusses innovative strategies for restoring trust in politics and driving economic growth. He shares insights on tackling the housing crisis and the burden of taxation, alongside challenges in the job market for young graduates. Griffith advocates for smaller government and regulatory reforms to stimulate competitiveness and innovation. He emphasizes the importance of free speech and individual liberty while calling for a fresh generation of leaders to address socio-economic disparities in the UK.
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Community Strength During COVID
- Andrew Griffith describes how communities, not the state, stepped up during COVID to support each other when government agencies struggled.
- He emphasizes human nature's role in building civilization through community bonds rather than reliance on government.
Restoring Ladders of Opportunity
- Andrew Griffith acknowledges the housing and economic challenges facing young people and stresses the need for a societal approach to restore opportunity.
- He highlights the loss of meritocracy and the need to rebuild ladders of opportunity for social mobility.
UK Needs Thatcher-Style Reform
- Andrew Griffith notes many UK problems won't fix themselves and compares current challenges to the 1970s crisis.
- He argues major reform, similar to the Thatcher revolution, is needed to reduce state size and revive growth.
