Who will bang the drum for free enterprise? June 17, 2024 For all their warm words for business, Starmer and Reeves share a bone deep belief that is the state the creates wealth and grows the economy, says Eliot Wilson When the result of a general election seems as certain as the outcome of this one, it is understandable that the private sector proceeds cautiously but [...]
Starmer hits out at ‘desperate’ Tories as he rules out tax raid on family homes June 15, 2024 “There was never a policy so it doesn’t need ruling out, but let’s rule it out in case anybody pretends that it was,” Labour's leader said on Saturday.
General election 2024: Will Labour’s plan for growth work? June 13, 2024 If this miraculous recovery fails to arrive, then taxes will go up. That's not economics, that's arithmetic.
Election 2024: Labour to reinstate 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales June 13, 2024 The party said this would provide "certainty to manufacturers" and "support the transition to electric vehicles."
General election 2024: Do the spending promises stack up? June 13, 2024 We've reviewed the three major parties' policy pitches to determine whether their spending promises stack up. The answer, on the whole, is no.
Worst election jargon of the week: Triple lock June 13, 2024 To mark election season, City A.M.'s jargon resistance fighters are taking on the realm of politics. This week: the triple lock.
Election 2024: Five things we learned from Labour’s manifesto launch June 13, 2024 Here are five things we learnt from Labour’s manifesto launch.
Election 2024: Three things to watch out for in Labour’s manifesto June 13, 2024 Here are three things to watch out for in Labour’s manifesto that might shape the campaign to come.
Election 2024: Why the major parties are right to prioritise the small business vote June 13, 2024 With the election manifestos coming in thick and fast, economists and politicos will be drilling down into the detail.
Election 2024: Labour will seek mandate for growth with ‘wealth creation’ manifesto June 13, 2024 Keir Starmer will seek a “mandate for economic growth” as he unveils Labour’s election manifesto, pledging to “be the party of wealth creation”.