Tom Clougherty has stepped down as Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs. Clougherty was appointed in October 2023…
Clougherty replaced Mark Littlewood, who is now running the Trussite Popular Conservatism. A runners and riders is in order…
UPDATE: Linda Edwards, Chairman of the IEA, said:
“Tom is a talented and thoughtful colleague. We’re grateful for his contributions to the IEA – helping to strengthen our public reputation, expand our digital reach, and secure important foundation support. We wish Tom every success in his next chapter. The IEA has a strong team who are moving forward with a packed research and education pipeline, busy events, and rapidly growing audiences. The Board of Trustees has begun the search for a new Executive Director to lead the next phase of our growth.”
Tom Clougherty said:
“I am very grateful to have served as the IEA’s executive director. This is a great organisation with a bright future ahead of it. I wish my successor all the best. And I know my brilliant former colleagues will continue to advance the cause of liberty and free markets.”
Speaking to Sky News off the back of Rachel Reeves’ Air Passenger Duty hike, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said:
“Labour is dependent on those Red Wall seats, and yet every move she makes poisons economic growth and damages the UK’s recovery… it’s the Chancellor who stumbles from policy misstep to policy misstep… I think her policy decisions are incredibly stupid.”