Don’t be fooled, warns Darling: 8 in the morning – October 19th

8am

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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