economics
Just how out of touch is George Osborne?
While I don't believe the criticism Osborne has received is in any way a distraction from the wider issues (if anything it's an indictment of his inability to empathise with disabled shoppers), I thought it worth a quick look at just how out of touch this government is policy wise.
Red Farage adopts Left economics
Nigel Farage, generally considered to be to the Right of the Conservative Party, is advocating expansionist Bank of England policies, and "maximum employment".
Economic update – December 2012: Triple-dip ahead?
IPPR's Amna Silim presents the latest Left Foot Forward economic update, for December 2012.
Economic update – November 2012: Good news for Osborne ahead of autumn statement
IPPR's Amna Silim presents the latest Left Foot Forward economic update, for November 2012.
Economic update – October 2012: There’s been an upturn but the economy is still struggling
IPPR's Amna Silim presents the latest Left Foot Forward economic update, for October 2012.
Underlying public borrowing back to record 2009 levels
Cormac Hollingsworth investigates the ins and outs of the new borrowing figures which are now back to record 2009 levels.