
So long, IDS. And good riddance.
Despite his supposedly principled resignation, Duncan Smith’s legacy is one of deep prejudice and stigma

Despite his supposedly principled resignation, Duncan Smith’s legacy is one of deep prejudice and stigma

The changes are described as indefensible in a damning resignation letter

Rapid reactions to George Osborne’s budget from charities, think-tanks, trade unions and political parties

Well done IDS

Rough sleeping is up by a third since 2009

The government is seeking to reduce public expenditure to 36.5 per cent of GDP by 2020, a level last achieved in the depression era of the 1930s

Higher wage floors are nowhere near enough to make up for these cuts

The SNP have tabled an amendment that would give Holyrood the power to deliver a referendum on independence without having to seek agreement with Whitehall

There are concerns that the money is not being distributed effectively

Former Lib Dem leader says the change is designed to trick workers