Tag Archives: Public sector cuts

Government’s ‘bonfire of the quangos’ plan will cost as much as it saves

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Dan

Exclusive: Private papers reveal multi-billion pound bill to close up to 180 quangos – and savings might not be felt for 10 years Continue reading →

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Spending review 2010: living with the cuts

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Dan

Tomorrow George Osborne will finally set out his plans to slash £83bn from government spending. John Harris talked to those who have already felt the sharp blade of the axe Continue reading →

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Student protest: we are all in this together

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Dan

The occupation of Conservative party HQ is about so much more than fees. At last the country is beginning to fight back Continue reading →

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Thatcher’s children can lead the class of 68 back into action

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Dan

The students aren’t just angry about education cuts. They see themselves as a vanguard for a much wider protest campaign Continue reading →

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Charity chief says cuts could destroy David Cameron’s ‘big society’

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Dan

Key supporter of PM’s social policy initiative says spending cuts could become Hurricane Katrina moment for government
Patrick Butler blog: A dire warning the PM would do well to heed Continue reading →

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