Sarah Teather: an MP who’s afraid to face the electorate on her record
When I read the news that Sarah Teather is to stand down at the next election over breakfast…
Budget
A budget speech of a chancellor who is trapped
Well, that wasn’t terribly edifying, was it? I suppose we knew not to expect an exercise in humility…
Budget reactions – and Lords block “shares for rights” plan: Media and Blog round-up, March 21st 2013
Budget reactions from Darling, Blanchflower and Balls “We are now more than halfway through this parliament. Wednesday was…
Terrible news for the Coalition (and Labour)
The growth figures in George Osborne’s budget are terrible news for the coalition. But they hardly make good…
Osborne’s Construction failure (and the Housing solution)
Today’s budget was nothing short of a humiliation for George Osborne. Growth continues to flat-line, borrowing is rocketing…
Miliband shows his us his passion and flair (but where was that yesterday Ed?)
Before the Budget statement Ed Miliband was careful not to use any material that anyone would remember afterwards.…
Full Text: Ed Miliband’s Budget Response
Ed Miliband’s 2013 Budget response – the full text was as follows: Mr Deputy Speaker. This is the…
#downgradedchancellor is trending at No.2 worldwide on Twitter
Ed Miliband finished his response to George Osborne today with a tweet – as a result #downgradedchancellor is…
PMQs Verdict: Miliband knows you don’t fire your best shots when no-one is watching
PMQs happened this afternoon. It bears pointing out, as with the Budget happening immediately afterwards, hardly anyone is…
Budget leaks – and the Leveson deal under pressure: Media and Blog round-up, March 20th 2013
Budget leaks “George Osborne is under pressure from Conservative MPs to introduce a promised marriage tax allowance to ensure…
