What was in John Healey’s Budget?
Chancellor John Healey has delivered his first Budget to the House of Commons. It showed some progress on…
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Labour is in a better position on the economy than many think
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Nick Clegg’s Tuition Fees Weasel Words
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Local elections: the councils Labour should watch
Last night, YouGov announced that Labour now has an 11point lead in the polls. This is the largest…
What a waste of money
Those of you who follow me on Twitter will know that I’m spending a few days this week…
Asbestos claimants are not part of “compensation culture”
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The next election is in Ed Miliband’s hands
So UKIP are ahead of the Liberal Democrats in the latest YouGov poll. It was only a matter…
