George Osborne
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10% rise in UK deficit blows hole in Tory election plans
In Depth Far from offering tax cuts, George Osborne looks likely to be promising even more austerity
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Pension tax changes: what you need to know
In Depth George Osborne makes death a little cheaper by dropping an unpopular pension 'death tax'
By Ruth Jackson Published
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Tory 'tax bribe' launches election - but can UK afford it?
In Depth Cameron offers two major tax breaks in conference speech - but already there's a dispute over the cost
By The Mole Published
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Death tax move and welfare cuts: Tories panic over Ukip jumpers
In Depth Two of Cameron’s former aides question his leadership style after terrible start to conference
By The Mole Published
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Shock poll points to Scotland splitting - but is it accurate?
In Depth Opinion polling for a one-off referendum is tricky: there's no previous record of voters' intentions
By Don Brind Published
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Farage stands in Thanet South and targets 8 more Tory seats
In Depth Out of the wetsuit into the fire: Cameron must face truth about Ukip's ambitions for the general election
By The Mole Published
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Yes, but… Noisy Salmond fails to guarantee independence
In Depth But Alistair Darling will regret being forced to say: 'Of course we could use the pound…'
By The Mole Published
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Labour takes 7pc lead in poll as growth fails to impress voters
In Depth If Miliband can hold on to this lead, it would give him an 86-seat majority in 2015 general election
By Don Brind Published
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Boris Johnson says he'll 'have a crack' at parliament in 2015
Speed Read 'It may all go wrong,' says Boris Johnson, but 'in all probability' he'll run for MP at the next election
By The Week Staff Published
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Warsi resignation: is she going to publish anti-Cameron diary?
In Depth How to ruin a prime minister's holiday: walk out on principle and get other Tories to take your side
By The Mole Published
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Salmond v Darling debate: will tax pledge spike Scot's guns?
In Depth Don't bank on it: pre-referendum sweetener is unlikely to be enough to give Darling TV victory
By The Mole Published
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18 million pensioners gain access to retirement lump sums
In Depth Experts fear that radical changes to pension laws could leave some pensioners destitute
By The Week Staff Published
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New 'Hidden from Google' website lists 'censored' links
Speed Read Website challenges 'right to be forgotten' by archiving 'actions of censorship' online
By The Week Staff Published
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2015 election countdown: too late to ditch Ed Miliband?
In Depth Alan Johnson’s memoirs and appearances on Question Time make him a popular candidate to take over
By Nigel Horne Published
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