Tuesday 13 January 2009

Alistair Darling refuses to apologise for state of British economy

Telegraph
"Alistair Darling, the Chancellor, repeatedly refused to apologise for the Government's conduct in the run-up to the economic downturn during an interview."
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The UK’s trade deficit widened to a record level in November as a weaker pound failed to boost exports at a time when world demand for goods is collapsing.
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Britain is now "bankrupt" following the sharp increase in Government borrowing, the Conservatives claimed.
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Taxpayers' money will be put at risk if Gordon Brown goes ahead with a new £2 billion package to unblock the financial system.
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Gordon Brown bounce fades as Conservatives return to huge poll lead (The Times)

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