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The Independent (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
MondayOver the weekend I started getting calls about the economic situation and came back to London. Yesterday, I was a guest on the Andrew Marr Show. I broached the issue of partial nationalisation and recapitalising the banks, which although I didn't know at the time, was the first time this had broken cover. It helped to trigger speculation about what the Government was planning. I also broached...
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The UK Daily Pundit (Free subscription) | yesterday
Forgive the headline but it is Friday and all this talk of Vince Cable becoming Chancellor is really starting to annoy me. kicked things off last week with his government of post. That led to post yesterday, prompted by speculation in that Blairites were calling for Alistair Darling to be replaced by Cable, which in turn led to a post from Martin who told his readers: "I am now increasingly convinced...
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New Statesman (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
The Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman is now the bookies' favourite to be the next Chancellor The Political Betting website is always worth a look and today it has a fascinating piece about the betting on Vince Cable to succeed Alastair Darling as Chancellor. The Betfair next chancellor market (something I must say I didn't know existed) now has him as favourite at 2.15/1. The site quotes a piece...
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Hug A Hoodie (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Some dare to whisper that Cable may be heading to Number 11. Jonathan Calder doesn't believe a word of it; Duncan Borrowman is quite keen on the idea. If it does actually happen, remember this: you read about it first on Hug A Hoodie , way back in February. Vince isn't the only Lib Dem to be gifted with powers of clairvoyance ...
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dalebassett.com (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Had a very interesting roundtable breakfast with Vince Cable this morning on the economic crisis. And now The Mole is suggesting that he might be in line to move up in the world…
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Liberal England (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
I don't believe a word of it, but The Mole , writing on First Post, seems sold on the idea: What will Gordon Brown do if the bank bail-out doesn't work? One answer being put forward in Blairite circles yesterday is that the Prime Minister will dump his ultra-loyal Chancellor Alistair Darling - and bring in Vince Cable as a part of a deal with the Liberal Democrats. It may sound extraordinary, but the...
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The First Post (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
What will Gordon Brown do if the bank bail-out doesn't work? One answer being put forward in Blairite circles yesterday is that the Prime Minister will dump his ultra-loyal Chancellor…
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | yesterday
Politicians must stop "quibbling" about bonuses for Britain's failed bank bosses and sack those responsible for the financial crisis Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman Vince Cable said.
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Labour Matters (Free subscription) | yesterday
In a rare event we’re linking to an article produced by an opposition website. The Liberal Democrat Voice has a rather good article about George Osborne (although they’re still delusional about the strength of Vince Cable, obviously): “My guess is that Cameron is wincing his way through the current crisis, burying his head in a cushion [...]
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Les Bonner (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Commenting on reports that house prices have fallen 13% over the past year, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said: “This is yet more bad news for the housing market and for families facing the squeeze of recession.” Vince Cable continued, saying: “The credit crunch, along with the Government’s absurd dithering over Stamp Duty reforms, has ensured [...]
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Panchromatica (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Liberal Conspiracy Vince Cable (who else) has suggested that one way to keep the number of house repossessions down might be to allow councils and RSLs to buy out home owners who’re in serious difficulties, either entirely or as part...
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Chris Paul: Labour of Love (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Startling re-design for Political Betting - run of course by Libdemologist Mike Smithson. Now read on. Mike has news that rumours of a Vince Cable offer-he-cannot-refuse Chancellorship have seen his price to be next incumbent in Number 11 tumble to 2.15/1 . This story and run-on-the-Vince resulting from a Mole goss-sclusive at the First Post. Also reporting Evan Harris taunting George Osborne about...
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Cllr Fraser Macpherson (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Dear Cllr Macpherson When a ship is sinking, we must send out the lifeboats, not argue about who steered the ship into the iceberg. At Prime Minister's Question Time yesterday , I pledged my support for the moves being taken by the Government. Vince Cable and I have been clear that we must do whatever is necessary to halt the downward spiral of the British economy. But the Government must do more....
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Quaequam Blog! (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
While I think making Vince Cable Chancellor of the Exchequor would be an intriguing move, it behoves on James Graham BA(Hons) - Theology and Religious Studies - to point out that “biblical prophets” rarely end up in control of things. Moses died before the Israelites reached Jerusalem. John the Baptist ended up on [...]
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dalebassett.com (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
What should the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee do when it meets today and tomorrow to discuss interest rates? The Times today calls for a one percentage point cut; the FT for at least a 0.5 point cut; John Redwood and Vince Cable have been calling for cuts more in the region of 2.5 percentage [...]
