Voters welcome Budget energy measures, but demand more action on cost of living
Voters welcome the government’s energy bill support, but think more needs to be done at pace to help…
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What have we learnt from today’s budget?
It’s hurting more, and working even less – the austerity measures are failing. Today’s figures show there are weaker…
The shorter George Osborne
‘I hate tax avoidance. So I’ve given a huge tax cut to some rich people. Because they were…
Budget Day Liveblog
[Refresh to update] 14.55: Ken Livingstone has responded to the Budget: “George Osborne’s Tory budget a bad for…
We need a budget for jobs and public services
If the Chancellor was acting in the national interests with this year’s budget the issues that would be…
Disarray on defence poses a competence test for the Chancellor
When the Chancellor stands at the Despatch Box at 12.30 today the Government’s economic competence will be under…
Labour’s economic house of cards
The Tsunami of leaks may have receded, but today’s budget is still one of the most leaked ever.…
A by-election in Coventry?
We’ve already heard earlier today about the Manchester Central by-election (set for November), but there could be a…
Why London needs Ken Livingstone
Regardless of what might be tomorrow’s in budget, Londoners already know that their city simply can’t afford another…
Battersea Labour Party: asking the fundamental questions
I recently attended an extraordinary meeting of Labour Party members in Battersea, which gave me cause for quiet…
What’s going on with Manchester Central?
Update i: We’re now hearing that the selection will take place on April 16th, but that the by-election…
