Economy
Total 6 Posts
The best hope lies in this government’s hopelessness
18 min read
Ironically, as well as being deeply depressing, the most hopeful thing about this government is how utterly hopeless at governing it is proving itself to be.
Why Liz Truss is no Margaret Thatcher when it comes to the economy
5 min read
Liz Truss’s plan is not renationalisation in a conventional sense. It is the state being used to prop up the profits of very large companies.
Mini budget 2022: Experts react to the new UK government’s spending and tax-cut plans
11 min read
What the experts say about the way the government plans to address the energy crisis and economic growth, among other key issues.
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss head-to-head to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister – How their prospects compare.
7 min read
As Conservative party members choose between the former chancellor and the foreign secretary, the real question for them now isn’t who would be the better leader but who could win against Labour?
Conservative leadership election: Why tax cuts are an economic gamble.
4 min read
Some leadership contenders seem to have big plans for a smaller state.
Cost of living crisis – Historical evidence suggests voters could quickly turn against Tories.
5 min read
As household budgets come under strain, so does support for governments, as Boris Johnson should note.