Jeremy Hunt’s political balancing act won’t satisfy an angry public
The Chancellor blamed global forces for the UK’s economic crisis, but people know there’s more to the story.
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Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement was a George Osborne tribute
The problem for the Chancellor is that, unlike in 2010, the economic crisis happened on the Tories’ watch.
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The Tories are trapped with no good options
A record 7 per cent fall in living standards will hurt the public – and the government’s popularity.
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What will Jeremy Hunt unveil in his Autumn Statement today?
The Chancellor is expected to announce £24bn of tax rises – and some senior Tory MPs are already expressing dissent.
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What will be in Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement?
The Chancellor is said to be planning up to £60bn of austerity measures.
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Labour must resist the siren calls of austerity
The party should enter the debate over the Autumn Statement prepared to fight and win an ideological battle.
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More reality TV bookings beckon for Matt Hancock
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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Parliament’s bullying complaints system is still failing staff
House of Commons employees tell the New Statesman they have not made formal charges against MPs because of concerns it…
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