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David Cameron needs a more radical remedy for our economic ills | Matthew Oakley
The PM is right to focus on fiscal responsibility, but he isn't thinking big enough in his plans for housing and jobsAs expected, the prime minister used Thursday's speech on the economy to rebuff...
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Cameron dismisses call to increase borrowing to stimulate economy
PM refers to Thatcher tax-cut stance as he warns extra government spending would jeopardise public financesDavid Cameron has slapped down a call by the business secretary, Vince Cable, for increased...
View ArticlePolitics Weekly podcast: Iraq war legacy, Hugo Chávez and 'Cameronomics'
Britain's involvement in the 2003-2011 war in Iraq was one of the most controversial foreign policy decisions in modern history. For some, it was not merely a mistake but a war that was entered into on...
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David Cameron's very own magic money tree | Richard Seymour
This speech outlines Cameron's strategic gamble of ploughing on with austerity and using quantitative easing as a palliativeNever mind. The economy continues to tank, but David Cameron has a plan....
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More spending? The coalition may as well build a bridge to the moon | Simon...
David Cameron and Vince Cable are both wrong. Infrastructure isn't the answer and nor is QE – money in pockets isWhy not build a bridge to the moon? It will restore confidence, "kickstart...
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What would a Ukip Britain look like?
Matrons and smoking rooms had support, as did bans on Al Gore and multiculturalism in the party's 2010 manifestoLord Ashcroft, the former deputy chairman of the Conservative party, once said that for...
View ArticleSteve Bell on the coalition's economic policy differences – cartoon
David Cameron has slapped down a call by the business secretary, Vince Cable, for increased government borrowingSteve Bell
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David Cameron and Nick Clegg reject call for more borrowing
Business secretary Vince Cable's plan to fund capital investment fails to win support of coalition leadersDavid Cameron and Nick Clegg slapped down a call by Vince Cable for increased government...
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Come on Labour, be brave on immigration for once | Neal Lawson
Labour must have the courage to say people come before profits, and that it will take steps to regulate the free marketLabour's attitude to immigration will define its future. Its approach to this...
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Council tax: hundreds of authorities opt to freeze rates
Figures show more than 250 authorities will accept a central grant for a freeze or reduction in council tax for 2013-14At least 230 councils in England are freezing or reducing their council tax for...
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OBR chief writes to Cameron disputing his austerity programme claims
Robert Chote says the government's spending cuts and tax rises have knocked 1.4% off GDP over the past two yearsDavid Cameron was under pressure on Friday to withdraw claims that public spending cuts...
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Britain: a nation in decay | Ha-Joon Chang
The UK's problems go far deeper than the cuts agenda. It simply can't produce enough to revive its ailing economyDavid Cameron's speech on the economy this week, and the reactions to it, have again...
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Vince Cable exposes coalition divisions over austerity
Business secretary warns of damage as Office for Budget Responsibility rebukes David Cameron over impact of cutsPolitical divisions over continuing austerity widened as the business secretary, Vince...
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Vince Cable: a turning point in politics?
Business secretary Vince Cable this week raised his head above the coalition parapet to challenge the Chancellor's economic strategy. He's also angry about further cuts to government departments, and...
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David Cameron's deficit reduction claim was a leap too far for the OBR
Robert Chote, chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility, rebuked the PM with his team's independence in the spotlightWho to blame for the economy's lack of oomph will be a crucial factor in the...
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Britons have lost faith in George Osborne's austerity plan
Theresa May hints at leadership bid as opinion poll shows only one in five voters think cuts are workingA majority of people now believe that the government's economic policies are hurting rather than...
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Ukip only 10 points behind Tories, latest poll shows
Opinium/Observer poll has Nigel Farage's party on 17%, while 58% of voters believe government policies harming economyThe Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have suffered a double blow as Nigel...
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Knives out for George Osborne as report says austerity stunting growth
With the budget just over a week away, there is pressure from all sides for the chancellor to abandon austerity. But will he listen?George Osborne made one thing crystal clear in his first speech as...
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Ask Macmillan: we need new houses and a new chancellor
As housing minister, David Cameron's hero created 300,000 homes. As prime minister, he fired cabinet members without compunction. There is much we can learn from him stillWhen someone told me that Sir...
View ArticleWas Eastleigh such a great victory?
Chris Riddell on the prospects for Nick Clegg and the Liberal DemocratsChris Riddell
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