German lessons for the British economy
Tony Burke argues that the government has many lessons to learn from Germany, and presents a new report from the TUC which aims to do just that.
Green Politics
FoE: Support solar to help low-income families cut energy bills
Donna Hume of Friends of the Earth argues that the government needs to give up its appeal over solar subsidies, and get back to helping the solar industry
No turning back: Balls stays firm on cuts, pay, and the deficit
Ed Balls defended Labour’s new direction last night, insisting he would not make promises he couldn’t keep and could be trusted to make the big decisions.
Everyone agrees mutualism helps, but where’s the action?
Chris Nicholson looks at the agenda for co-operatives following Nick Clegg’s call for John Lewis capitalism.
Food and fuel prices will be key to inflation in the year ahead
Today’s inflation statistics presage what will be one of the few positive economic stories this year, writes the Resolution Foundation’s James Plunkett.
Memo to Osborne: Jobs and growth will cut the deficit. Please listen
Cormac Hollingworth explains to George Osborne how rising unemployment and recession are increasing the deficit, and how jobs and growth will cut it. Simples.
Michael Gove calls for £60m distraction
Alex Hern asks what Michael Gove was thinking when he suggested spending £60m on a yacht for the queen.
What Labour needs to say about debt
George Irvin argues that Labour shouldn’t have bought in to the narrative about debt, and presents the true economic position.
The economy is crying out for more investment; we need a British Investment Bank
Will Straw pitches the idea of a British Investment Bank.
Balls throws down the gauntlet: “We are going to have to keep all these cuts”
Ed Balls seized the initiative on the economy last night by announcing Labour, if elected, couldn’t commit to reversing the coalition’s cuts, reports Shamik Das.