The Chief Secretary to the Treasury also discussed some of his party’s other aims, such as a mansion tax.
But that’s not overheating the market, says Kris Hopkins MP – as it’s only 2 per cent of overall sales.
“I thought Ed Miliband gave a very, um, enthusiastic response…”
Sir Peter providing a welcome historical perspective
“The first man to mould Conservatism into coherent thought.”
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He closed his speech by observing that Tony Benn’s was a “life that was well lived”.
Boris is quizzed about CCHQ’s beer and bingo tax graphic.
The Labour leader responds to the Budget statement without mentioning any of its measures.
“The economy is recovering faster than forecast.”
The Prime Minister says he won’t personally be taking up the boost for working parents.
The former Chancellor gives an insight into the experience of the biggest fiscal day of the year.
“There are more jobs in Britain than ever before.”
They may disagree about everything else, but Alex Salmond brought the Chancellor and his shadow together as one.