A “debt clock tour”? What a waste
The TaxPayers’ Alliance is launching a 1,300 mile tour around the UK with a clock that counts the increase in government debt by the second attached to a lorry.
Green Politics
Cameron’s confusion on inequality
David Cameron has today re-entered the debate over poverty and inequality. He is confused on the causes and remedies of Britain’s unequal society.
Tory NI plans treat us all like fools
Conservatives claim to be completely focused on reducing the budget deficit while at the same time promising another tax cut. Their economic policy is incoherent.
No double dip under Labour
The economy is expected to grow by 0.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2010 according to a respected think tank. On the back of the OECD’s rosy picture of British economic growth, it represents good news for Labourtest
The great green transition has begun
A flurry of major investment decisions has signaled that the great green transition has begun and finally Britain is beginning to make the switch to low-carbon.
How to really protect the recovery
The economy will take centre stage in the election. The debate on which party is best placed to ensure the UK doesn’t slip back into recession is underway.
Lord Monckton to headline Tea Party protests
UKIP peer Lord Monckton will address the US Tea Party movement. He has made large sums of money spreading anti-science disinformation.
Top Tory’s VAT plan would leave poorest 30% worse off
Top Tory Kit Malthouse wants direct taxes replaced with VAT. The policy would mean the poorest paying 30% more in tax while the richest got a 9% tax cut.
Economic update – April 2010
The last budget of the current parliament was a modest affair, at least in macro-economic terms, enabling the Chancellor to provide a stimulus of £1.4 billion.
Tories exchange fiscal responsibility for pre-election giveaway
The Conservatives are planning a £1 billion tax break for married couples. It shows they have sacrificed fiscal responsibility for a pre-election giveaway.