David Cameron rules out fiscal stimulus to beat recession
David Cameron has just used an interview on Radio 4’s Today programme to reject any big change in Conservative economic… Read more »
David Cameron calls for six month VAT breathing space for small businesses
In his article for The Observer the Conservative leader starts what he promises will be a number of policy announcements… Read more »
They make a desert and call it stability*
Alan S asked this question yesterday after we called for boldness on economic policy: "One question for conservativehome: Does boldness… Read more »
Two cheers for David Cameron’s economic responsibility speech
David Cameron is scheduled to get to his feet at this time and deliver a major speech entitled The Conservative… Read more »
Five things we need to hear from the Conservatives
A number of commentators in this morning’s newspapers see evidence of a "traumatised" and ideologically-confused Conservative Party… Peter Oborne in… Read more »
Is this the best use of £50bn?
We would like to draw readers’ attention to a CentreRight post by Andrew Lilico on Monday. This was Andrew’s key… Read more »
Boris is really beginning to deliver
In the sixth of eight reflections on Tory Conference week Tim Montgomerie notes the rise and rise of Boris Johnson. … Read more »
Green taxes have been kicked into the long grass
Nearly two weeks ago ConHome predicted that the Tory leadership’s plans for green taxes would be suspended. The story was… | 15 comments
Verdict on George Osborne’s speech
We billed it as the most important speech of the week. The tone was right. The delivery excellent. The council… Read more »
David Cameron promises to impose spending “straightjacket” on Tory government
On Andrew Marr’s Sunday programme David Cameron discussed the Conservative commitment to establish a new Office of Budget Responsibility. The… Read more »
New powers for Bank of England will be central to Tory economic proposals
On Monday, George Osborne is set to announce details of Conservative economic proposals, geared towards resolving current difficulties. Today, a… Read more »
The most important speech of Party Conference will be given by George Osborne
The Leader’s speech is always the highlight of Conservative Party Conference but the most important performance will be given by… Read more »
Tories set to suspend plans for green taxation
Two weeks ago ConservativeHome exclusively revealed that the Conservatives were unlikely to renew the pledge to match Labour on spending. … Read more »
One LibDem idea that we should adopt
The Liberal Democrats are in trouble. Yesterday, Guido reported a survey that suggested two-thirds of its English MPs are in… Read more »
Sharing the proceeds of growth pain
Must-read article by Lord (Michael) Forsyth in The Daily Telegraph. Here are the money quotes with our commentary: "The priority… | 18 comments