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ConDems cut Queen’s speech
The ConDem’s intention to scrap the 2011 Queen’s speech has been dressed up as a legitimate requirement of the new 5-year fixed term. The fact of the matter is that by delaying the current session of parliament the government is … Continue reading
CBI concern over ConDem cuts
If the CBI is worried about the effects of ConDem cuts then the rest of us should be terrified. The CBI (champions of business and naturally allied to the Tories) today cautioned that hard-and-fast cuts will impede the economic recovery … Continue reading
Cable tells it how it is
In a refreshing speech to conference Vince pulled no punches in blaming The City for the current economic crisis. He said: “I make no apology for attacking spivs and gamblers who did more harm to the British economy than Bob … Continue reading
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AUSTERITY CUTS DUMP IRELAND INTO DOUBLE DIP RECESSION
The hard-and-fast spending cuts wielded by the Irish Government to try and bring its economy back from the brink have been held up by the ConDem coalition as an example of the need for an age of austerity. Let’s see … Continue reading
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Tagged ConDem, Double Dip Recession, George Osborne, Ireland, Recession
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THEY’LL BE NO WHINGING OVER CUTS SAYS NORTHERN IRELAND FINANCE MINISTER
Sammy Wilson, Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister, today assuaged peoples fears ahead of his planned spending cuts. Not. “Pain is inevitable, but however difficult it is going to be, we have to approach it in a constructive way. Wringing our hands … Continue reading
DECIMATION OF PUBLIC BODIES BEGINS IN EARNEST
The Torygraph today reports on a leaked document outlining ConDem coalition plans to scrap 177 quangos with a further 94 also under threat. We all know that quangos often get bad press, and frequently for good reason, and there’s no … Continue reading
MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES PROTECTED FROM CONDEM SPENDING CUTS
This from the Daily Mail: “Coalition policies could undergo a ‘middle class’ audit to ensure they are not hurting hard-working families.” Don’t you just love that working class families don’t figure… Is it because they’re not working hard enough? Or … Continue reading →