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Cutting public spending by £167bn: a modest but necessary aim

12 April 2010

Cutting public spending by £167bn: a modest but necessary aim

12 April 2010

All three major parties are entering the election campaign with similar plans for cutting the deficit. The timing and magnitude … Continue reading

Osborne’s National Insurance plans – be sceptical of “efficiency savings” claims

2 April 2010

Osborne’s National Insurance plans – be sceptical of “efficiency savings” claims

Kristian Niemietz

2 April 2010

George Osborne’s announcement that he intends to reverse the increase in National Insurance Contributions has rightfully received applause from a number … Continue reading

“The Alternative Manifesto” by Eamonn Butler

26 March 2010

“The Alternative Manifesto” by Eamonn Butler

Terry Arthur

26 March 2010

This book is a must for anyone with an interest in the role of government and the extent to which … Continue reading

UK needs to cut deficit rapidly

3 March 2010

UK needs to cut deficit rapidly

Philip Booth

3 March 2010

Interview on Bloomberg TV about the pound, the fiscal crisis and the prospect of a hung parliament:

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spending cuts.

Cutting public spending by £167bn: a modest but necessary aim

Cutting public spending by £167bn: a modest but necessary aim

Osborne’s National Insurance plans – be sceptical of “efficiency savings” claims

Osborne’s National Insurance plans – be sceptical of “efficiency savings” claims

“The Alternative Manifesto” by Eamonn Butler

“The Alternative Manifesto” by Eamonn Butler

UK needs to cut deficit rapidly

UK needs to cut deficit rapidly

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