Speaking from experience: Bob Holman on Robert Owen This year marks the 150th anniversary of the death of Robert Owen of New Lanark. After his death in 1858 he was sometimes referred to as "the father of socialism" - although the nature of his socialism is still debated.
Speaking from experience: Bob Holman Tony Blair had regular breakfast meetings with the ultra-rich. His favourite fat cats lobbied for tax breaks for their companies and pensions. No doubt Gordon Brown will continue to meet with them and promise that non-doms can still avoid income tax.