Tag Archives: George Osborne

Get a grip or get off the front bench

Posted on March 2, 2013 by ianchisnall

In todays Telegraph Philip Hammond is interviewed and lays down a marker that he won’t allow the Chancellor to cut ‘his’ defence budget beyond moderate “efficiency savings” for the spending plans beyond the next general election. It seems a bit strange that any … Continue reading →

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We must remain united and unconquered

Posted on January 20, 2013 by ianchisnall

On Friday a summit was held in Liverpool which brought together civic and faith leaders to discuss how the combined group could work together to deal with the challenging financial settlement from Central Government. This approach is an excellent one, in the face … Continue reading →

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Ring out, wild bells

Posted on December 27, 2012 by ianchisnall

Just over 160 years ago Tennyson published a poem which has become something of a staple for many at this time of year. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, … Continue reading →

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Why the many really should worry about the few

Posted on April 10, 2012 by ianchisnall

Or why we should all hope that Dave and George get together with Steve really soon. On the World at One (Radio 4) this lunchtime, Dame Stephanie Shirley (or Steve to many of her acquaintances) was interviewed in the ongoing … Continue reading →

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Economists must understand history and other people’s needs

Posted on September 7, 2011 by ianchisnall

In todays Financial Times 20 economists have written a letter to the Government to request that the top 50p tax band be scrapped. This seems very well-timed as it was widely reported that George Osborne returned from his holidays in mid August wanting to review the tax and its benefit to the … Continue reading →

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