Sunday Times economists’ letter does not support Tory policy
20 economists have called for a credible fiscal plan. This exposes divisions with the academic community but little support for the Tory’s cut-at-any-cost policy.
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Tories call Robin Hood tax “hopelessly naive” – despite its backing by world economists
Just two days since the “Robin Hood” tax launched and already 23,000 people have voted in favour on the campaign’s online poll. A deal could be reached in June.
New Tory ad backfires
A new Conservative party poster appeared to be backfiring last night as media commentators attacked the ad and a new spoof site was set up to parody the campaign
Why the Tories aren’t so super-fast on their digital vision
Both major parties have recently set out their policies on broadband expansion and digital Britain. The Conservative’s policy causes concern.
Tory NHS aims downgraded as midwives praise Government on maternity care
The Royal College of Midwives has praised the Government’s record on maternity care, saying it is hard to see how the proposed Tory NHS changes would happen.
Further Tory u-turn on marriage tax
The Conservatives have announced a u-turn on marriage tax. They now appear to discriminate against couples without children, including many civil partnerships.
Young and poor among losers of Conservative marriage policy
The Conservatives again support marriage in the tax system. Any proposal will penalise a number of groups, be regressive, and fail to provide more stable homes.
Cameron cannot brush aside the tax-status scandal
Anyone seeking power should play by the same rules as the public. David Cameron’s belated response to the tax affairs of Goldsmith and Ashcroft is revealing.
Conservative lead on the slide
The Conservative party’s lead has slipped from 19 per cent in October to 9 per cent.
Right-wing scholar rounds on Tory EU strategy
A leading right-wing professor will tonight criticise the Tory’s EU strategy. In a debate in the Commons he will discuss its impact on intelligence cooperation.