- Professor of Macroeconomics, University of Birmingham
An ‘emergency budget’ may not be necessary but that doesn’t mean the UK will be awash with cash saved from its EU budget contributions.
The chancellor’s strategy has been to create an impression of quietly assured competence. The result? Rather bland, but the surprise sugary drinks tax will go down well with the public.
The Greens are prepared to play Robin Hood, which probably won’t go down well with the wealthy.
Our experts check if Plaid Cyrmu’s policies measure up.
Our experts review the evidence behind the Green Party’s big ticket policies.
According to our expert, Plaid Cymru has some sensible financial and monetary policies… and some less sensible, too.
David Cameron is going to have to defend his austerity record in the weeks ahead. Did he get it right?
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