Tories preach ‘green growth’ amid mounting criticism of their green record
The Tory conference kicked off with the party leadership saying it was dedicating its first day to ‘green growth’, yet the coalition’s record has several flaws.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Could the Tories join forces with the SNP?
Reports in Scotland suggest the Tories will perform a u-turn and pledge that they would be prepared to enter into coalition government – even with the SNP.
Economic update – October 2010
Although the UK economy grew rapidly in the second quarter (GDP rose by 1.2%) the composition of growth was a little disappointing, reports ippr’s Tony Dolphin.
Child Benefit cuts will hit the poor hardest in the long run
In the long run, the cuts to Child Benefit announced today will hit the poorest hardest, as the principle of universal benefits is eroded, argues Nicola Smith.
What a difference a year makes
George Osborne today announced the end of child benefit as a universal benefit. The move is in direct contradiction to his conference speech last year.
Where did our money go? Building a banking system fit for purpose
The new economics foundation report, out today, seeks some answers and the first thing they found is that it is very difficult to find out where our money went.
Why emulating Ireland means entering the “financial danger zone”
George Osborne said the Coalition had moved Britain out of the “financial danger zone”. But the Irish experience shows that the planned cuts will make matters worse.
How Ed Miliband can become the Tobin Tax’s greatest leader
A financial transaction tax, more commonly known as the ‘Robin Hood Tax’, is a key tenet to Ed Miliband’s vision – with Sarkozy & Merkel, he can realise it.
How Labour prevented a Tory majority
Labour’s election defeat was severe. But incumbency, the length of the campaign, and a handful of paid organisers made the difference between a Tory majority and a hung parliament.
Ed M not the natural choice of shadow cabinet candidates
Analysis of the shadow cabinet candidates’ Labour leader preferences reveals that Ed Miliband cannot rely on automatic support for his leadership. Of the 49 MPs standing for the shadow cabinet, 14 did not put down any preference for the Labour leader.