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Business of the House questions was later than usual this morning to allow the House of Commons to pay tribute to Tony Benn who passed away earlier this week. He was a huge figure in the Labour movement who we will never forget. His son Hillary and his long-time...

This year’s budget did not do much for the macroeconomic outlook. In that sense, it was in line with expectations. The big picture remains in place – years of spending cuts while hoping economic recovery is sustainable. The chancellor chose to ignore the underlying...

You could feel the green shoots emerge on the Tory benches. After four long years of flatlining, of having to sit through fiscal debates with long faces and serious looks, they were newly expansive. Bullish. If they weren't quite surging, you could feel the sap...

As George Osborne announces his 2014 budget, former member of the Treasury select committee and Labour parliamentary candidate in Northampton North Sally Keeble offers a running commentary. Additional #Budget2014 tweets also selected by the Progress team. Tweet at...