Greece: a deal nobody believes in
While the proposal has caused outrage among the Greek conservatives and outrage among Syriza’s left-wing voters, the real problem is bigger.
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Greece is told it needs to enact key reforms by Wednesday in order to restore trust with eurozone leaders, who will then open talks to negotiate a bailout deal with the struggling country.
While the proposal has caused outrage among the Greek conservatives and outrage among Syriza’s left-wing voters, the real problem is bigger.
The surge in support for the radical left Podemos party in Spain’s regional elections is the latest manifestation of a spectre haunting Europe: the rise of the anti-austerity movement.
Voices from the left and right are calling for a move to Proportional Representation. What difference would it really make?
Tories outperform election expectations, Mr Cameron may be able to govern without coalition partners – at the head of a minority administration or with a wafer-thin overall majority.
The IFS has scathing words for all the biggest parties as it accuses them of not being straight with voters over spending plans.
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats claim credit for today’s news of a 2.8 per cent rise in economic output. But Labour is dismissive, saying this is still the slowest recovery in 100 years.
George Osborne unveils a new raft of powers for prosecutors and tax authorities to clamp down on wealthy people who use offshore accounts to evade or avoid tax.
While Labour is tight lipped and ultra-orthodox at present, it is entirely possible to imagine the common ground of a Labour-SNP-Green coalition, or a “supply and confidence” type arrangement.
The Green party hit new highs in the latest polls after a surge in support from young people, support for the Labour party fell. We speak to young activists backing the Greens and others who are wary.
Battle lines are drawn between the main parties as Labour comes under fire over leaked documents which appear to encourage some of its MPs and activists to avoid discussing immigration.
Two major Italian unions hold a nationwide strike against Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s plans to overhaul labour laws.
Ed Balls says voters have a “big choice” between rival economic strategies. But how much clear blue water really lies between the parties’ plans?
Ahead of the chancellor’s Autumn Statement tomorrow, here are eight questions about the speech, the economy and the politics answered.
As they protest the decision of their US colleagues to give a legacy award to Tony Blair, are the UK staff of Save The Children guilty of biting the hand that feeds them?