The Government must hold its nerve on Capital Gains Tax
The new Government proposes raising the tax rate for capital gains. It is a sensible, progressive policy during the recession and they must hold their nerve.
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Osborne’s fiscal policy risks stalling recovery
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, received a letter from the Governor of the Bank of England today, explaining the latest rise in inflation.
Has Laws landed Osborne in it
David Laws was careful with his words on Newsnight about the decisions of previous governments. His claims appear to undermine his boss’ less guarded turns of phrase.
Osborne slurs Treasury’s integrity
George Osborne uses an interview in today’s Financial Times to continue his attack on the Treasury’s fiscal forecasts. The estimates are made by civil servants.
Lib Dems need to press Cameron to implement Robin Hood Tax
This was the week Robin Hood rode back into our lives – not on the back of a glistening stallion but in the form of Russell Crowe.
New data dispels sceptics’ myths as PCC rules against UKIP climate denier
A major assertion made by those peddling disinformation about the science of climate change is that sea ice is growing, not shrinking.
Good news on Heathrow but Lib Dems to abstain on nuclear
The parties have seen eye-to-eye in this area on scrapping the Heathrow expansion plans, for example, and on new emissions standards for power plants.
More evidence of market confidence in the UK
Left Foot Forward has consistently argued against Tory scaremongering that a hung parliament would necessarily lead to economic catastrophe.
Economic recovery could be gathering momentum
The UK’s economic recovery looks to be gathering some momentum – in the manufacturing sector at least.
Clegg the Kingmaker: What deal for the climate?
Friends of the Earth emailed all their supporters this morning describing the hung parliament situation as “a fantastic opportunity”.