In sum, Hammond said: vote for May’s Deal – or the economy gets it. But there’s more than one way of dicing the next election result.
The Resolution Foundation says that “the government’s flagship welfare reform is now more generous than the benefit system that it is replacing”.
It will bring in £400 million a year by 2020. Yes, that’s relatively beer. But once in place, it can be hiked…
“Comprehensive mental health support in every major A & E…children’s crisis teams in every part of the country…more ambulances, more safe havens.”
“A boost from the end of uncertainty, and a boost from releasing some of the fiscal headroom that I am holding in reserve.”
“We can look confidently to the future…today I can report to the British people that their hard work is paying off.”
New research from 38 Degrees shows how this flagship policy could become a real political headache for the Conservatives.
The Chancellor’s recent claims of a coming “Deal Dividend” sent the wrong message at the wrong time – and showed up a deep Treasury malaise.
In the final article of our mini-series, the Onward Director says that there must also be a new strategy to help boost Britain’s productivity rate.
In the second article of our mini-series, the Harlow MP calls for a relentless focus on the cost of living, a skills-based economy, social injustices and affordable housing.
Nevertheless, tax alone won’t solve our challenge. Instead we must reshape the high street experience – as we’re starting to do in the West Midlands.
If anti-private landlord agendas are allowed to shape Government policy, things will only get worse for them and for their tenants alike.
We have a habit of looking back at policy platforms pursued by previous Conservative Governments, and attempting to bring back popular policies like a poor Hollywood remake.