spending cuts
Benn: “Unacceptable” there is so little debate and no vote on spending review
It is "simply unacceptable" for the government to devote such little time to the Comprehensive Spending Review, and for there to be no vote, writes Hilary Benn.
Thousands to rally against coalition’s cuts on eve of spending review
Thousands will today join a Westminster rally against the deep and rapid spending cuts to be announced in tomorrow's comprehensive spending review.
Osborne’s deficit plan hits growth twice as hard as Johnson’s
The Coalition has attacked Alan Johnson's deficit reduction plan. The truth is that it is costed and will result in a much lower impact on growth.
Five reasons why Redwood is wrong
John Redwood today writes that spending will continue to rise. He is wrong: public spending will be cut dramatically and will make up the bulk of deficit reduction.
MoD agrees to 8% cut as Army chief and Clinton voice concerns
The Ministry of Defence has agreed to cuts of around 8 per cent in the department’s £37bn annual budget. Frank Spring looks at the likely impact of the cuts.