Here come the cuts: 8 in the morning – October 20th

8am

By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk

* The Guardian rounds up the cuts we know about so far.

* Labour can’t let the Tories win the blame game.

* The Independent says “the future starts here” on what they’re calling “Axe Wednesday”.

* Lord Adonis says slash and burn won’t cure Whitehall.

* Economist Joseph Stiglitz argues that Britain needs another stimulus, not more cuts.

* The deficit is not predicted to shrink quickly.

* Nationwide protests will take place today over the cuts.

* And Political Betting asks, “Is this the day that will decide the next election?”

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