economy Articles

As we head deeper into 2014 it is vital that Labour improves its standing on economic policy. It is no surprise we have struggled to do this while in opposition, whatever policy errors this government has made (and they have been substantial in economic terms)....

December and, more importantly Christmas, are an extended sojourn where the only politics on offer are that of the family variety. The battles and spoils of the year past recede into an unusual outburst of bonhomie. That and it is always worth seeing Ed Balls dressed...

Somewhere in Labour headquarters, someone should be poring over Michael Ashcroft’s polling with a thoughtful look. Not because pessimism should be the default setting for an election strategist, but because, although Ashcroft’s most recent polling highlights many...

As usual, the most interesting thing about the chancellor’s autumn statement was the accompanying report from the Office for Budget Responsibility. There was no political gain to be had from any significant policy announcements made now. Promises of tax cuts do remain...