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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Brushed off: Cameron axed from Tory posters – but who’ll replace him… Osborne?!
The Conservatives are to axe David Cameron from their posters, just a month after the infamous airbrushed poster was rolled out across the country.
Stiglitz: Osborne is “crazy”
Joseph Stiglitz has been interviewed by the New Statesman. He described George Osborne as “crazy” and “out of touch with reality”.
Osborne’s policies are no April Fool
George Osborne’s corporation tax policy – lauded today by Conservative Home – would lead to cuts in crucial investment allowances. And a 20% rate would cost £4.3bn.
Record high for passenger satisfaction as Tory rail policy hits the buffers
Theresa Villiers and George Osborne sent out mixed messages over the Conservative party’s transport policies this week, over Crossrail and high speed rail.
Osborne’s climate gaffe
George Osborne this morning claimed that Lord Stern would “advise” the Conservative party. But Lord Stern was quick to deny any advisory role for a political party.
George Osborne is wrong. Even the bankers agree
Left Foot Forward has the backing of senior bankers at the World Economic Forum in Davos on eye-watering pay deals in the City, and that George Osborne is wrong
Osborne calls for “honest debate” while manipulating the facts
George Osborne today outlines that “Voters deserve an honest debate and a real choice”. But he continue to make false claims about the impact of Britain’s debt.
PBR must deliver strong, sustainable growth
Article outlining the case for growth in the pre-Budget report and against the Tory cuts.
Couples earning £16k each would lose out under Tory tax credit plan
Left Foot Forward revealed that there was a £350m blackhole in the Conservative’s tax credit plan. Couples earning £16,000 would lose out to bring in the £400m