
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk
* Tories are taking a gamble on ideology, warns Alistair Darling.
* Steve Richards on the dangers that stalk Alan Johnson.
* The Indie also reports on Johnson’s speech yesterday.
* You can read the full speech here.
* This isn’t a crisis, this is an opportunity for the Tories, argues George Monbiot.
* Top economist warns cuts could lead to recession.
* Prominent Tory donors were among the business leaders who backed Osborne’s cuts.
* And Political Betting asks if the debates cost Labour 20 seats…


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