All three major parties are entering the election campaign with similar plans for cutting the deficit. The timing and magnitude … Continue reading “Cutting public spending by £167bn: a modest but necessary aim”

George Osborne’s announcement that he intends to reverse the increase in National Insurance Contributions has rightfully received applause from a number … Continue reading “Osborne’s National Insurance plans – be sceptical of “efficiency savings” claims”

This book is a must for anyone with an interest in the role of government and the extent to which … Continue reading ““The Alternative Manifesto” by Eamonn Butler”

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