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Osborne statement in full
Spending review: Osborne statement in full

Read George Osborne’s statement on the spending review in full, on politics.co.uk. “Mr Speaker. Today’s the day when Britain steps back from the brink. When we confront the bills from a decade of debt. A day of rebuilding when we set out a four-year plan to put our public services and welfare state on a… Read more »

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A subdued Commons didn't have (as) much to shout about
Spending review sketch: Shock in the Commons?

In a monstrous triumph of expectations management, George Osborne somehow managed to make the harshest spending cuts in three decades seem not that bad. By Alex Stevenson The silence in the Commons told a story of itself. Initially the chancellor’s historic statement was going according to schedule, with news of 33% cuts in the Treasury… Read more »