October 2010
Where did our money go? Building a banking system fit for purpose
The new economics foundation report, out today, seeks some answers and the first thing they found is that it is very difficult to find out where our money went.
Why emulating Ireland means entering the “financial danger zone”
George Osborne said the Coalition had moved Britain out of the "financial danger zone". But the Irish experience shows that the planned cuts will make matters worse.
How Ed Miliband can become the Tobin Tax’s greatest leader
A financial transaction tax, more commonly known as the ‘Robin Hood Tax’, is a key tenet to Ed Miliband’s vision - with Sarkozy & Merkel, he can realise it.
How Labour prevented a Tory majority
Labour's election defeat was severe. But incumbency, the length of the campaign, and a handful of paid organisers made the difference between a Tory majority and a hung parliament.
Ed M not the natural choice of shadow cabinet candidates
Analysis of the shadow cabinet candidates' Labour leader preferences reveals that Ed Miliband cannot rely on automatic support for his leadership. Of the 49 MPs standing for the shadow cabinet, 14 did not put down any preference for the Labour leader.
Give the international student market the credit it deserves
The Economist has stated that in 2008 the international student market was worth £2.9 billion in fees and another £2.3 billion in spending to the UK economy.