David Davis: an unlikely Keynesian
David Davis comes out today as an unlikely Keynesian. In today’s Times he sets out the case for utilising Britain’s unemployed to lay superfast broadband.
Will Straw
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Germany and France leave UK in the growth slow lane
Germany is growing at 1.5% while France is at 1%. By comparison, the UK grew at just 0.5% in the same period and much was due to the snow bounce.
Why Nick Clegg can’t escape his “original sin”
Lib Dems have spent the last week articulating their new strategy of “differentiation”. But new polling shows the party can’t escape their original sin on fees, cuts, and VAT.
Britain faces a crisis of state and market legitimacy
A new poll shows the general public are increasingly sceptical about the power of both markets and the state to deliver on their concerns, reports Will Straw.
New poll shows public prefer Darling’s deficit reduction plan to Osborne’s
A new poll shows that the public remains sceptical of George Osborne’s economic strategy. Alistair Darling’s slower approach to deficit reduction is supported by 55% to 45%.
Vote 2011: Early signs that Labour is winning in key marginals
The media will focus today on the Lib Dems’ meltdown and SNP victory in Scotland. But Labour is also taking seats of the Tories in key marginals.
Blunkett admits AV cost claims were “made up”
David Blunkett admits today the No campaign’s claims about the cost of the reform were “made up”. Vote Yes to AV today to end this kind of politics.
Falling growth means “government will miss deficit reduction target”
A leading economic think tank has warned that falling growth means government will miss its deficit reduction target. They predict growth in 2011 of 1.4%.
OECD: Spending cuts threaten progress on child poverty
The OECD has warned the government about the impact of spending cuts on child poverty. They argue that “Sustained early years investment is needed to meet the UK’s child poverty targets”.
Despite calls for “wholly elected” Lords, Clegg supports Cameron’s peer packing
David Cameron has been criticised for packing the Lords with new peers. Despite his calls for a “wholly elected” second chamber, Nick Clegg endorses the practice.