The Osborne Effect – This time it’s zero
As growth was revised down today, that now means that there has been zero percent (o.o%) growth since…
Economy
Darling: UK needs confidence
He also says growth levels are “miserable”.
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.…
Quote of the day: Where’s the growth?
Engineering Employers Federation chief executive Terry Scuoler on the Today Programme: “If we look at just the focus…
Bored George, our part-time Chancellor
“Sorry mate, there’s nothing I can do”. That, in essence, sums up George Osborne’s economic policy ahead of…
The curious return of Liam Fox (or why everyone wants tax cuts but George)
So “disgraced former Cabinet Minister” Liam Fox is back today with a shopping list of requests/demands for the…
Balancing the books to deliver fairness and prosperity
Today I am giving my first major speech as Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, addressing head on…
Labour’s strategy may be about to be tested to breaking point
They are so fragile and young, we can’t even call them green shoots. The recent indications of some…
