George Osborne could soon be running the nations finances. Full Article at New Statesman
As the economic crisis has deepened and unemployment mushroomed, powerful voices opposing national action to protect jobs and industries, whether by governments or trade unions, have grown louder. Full Article at Counterpunch
With the first hints of autumn in the air, the sound of weary gardeners breathing a sigh of relief echoes across Britain. Full Article at Daily Mail - UK
Under the plan, money would be used to expand China's solar, wind, carbon capture and smart-grid markets. Full Article at EcoEarth News
I would say it's about making the right decisions for the spending review period [in later years] rather than seeking savings in the first year.
We want to see more of the plans for economic strategy, recovery of the economy and the new regulatory framework ... We are realistic that only so much can be said before an election, but we would like to have more understanding of what is being proposed.
Getting the politics right is necessary to get the economics right
Osborne was relaxed about being a poor shadow chancellor if he was going to become the real one on the back of the government's unpopularity.