As well as pointing out the flaws in Cameron’s diplomatic strategy, pro-Europeans should embrace an agenda of reform where there is much greater likelihood of progress (and no need for a new treaty). This should include pro-growth and pro-democracy measures as set out in IPPR’s recent publication ‘Staying In’ as well as a closer look at EU rules on state aid, corporate tax avoidance, and access to welfare for intra-European migrants.
George Osborne today made improving infrastructure one of the key planks of his strategy to compete in the “global race”. Any move in this direction is to be supported but the small print of the Budget, as so often, shows that his headline announcement today will barely scratch the surface of what the economy needs to get growing again.
The coalition’s opposition to a 2030 target is short-sighted, dangerous and hypocritical. The measure has cross-party support as well as the backing of business.
James Bloodworth joins Left Foot Forward today as Assistant Editor
Latest figures show borrowing is continuing to rise.
Will Straw’s favourite songs of 2012.
Autumn statement 2012: The OBR is still betting on booming fixed investment to boost long-run growth.
Will Straw presents five lessons for the UK from Barack Obama’s 2012 US Presidential election victory.
David Cameron is right to focus on energy bills, but his proposals will do little to help improve outcomes, writes Will Straw.
The IMF thinks cuts have damaged growth more than previously thought, reports Will Straw.
