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Boris Johnson is using threats against his MPs: they should ignore him
Ahead of Tuesday’s Brexit vote, Johnson wants Tory moderates to fear expulsion – but he knows this would permanently break his partyNot often do MPs make great personal sacrifices. They can drift along obeying their whip, hoping some small ministerial plum rolls their way if they behave. The Commons is... -
IFS: government needs extra £5bn to fund spending promises
Thinktank says Wednesday’s spending review will amount to boost of £9bn, with £4.5bn already accounted forThe Treasury will need to find an extra £5bn from next year to fund the government’s spending promises, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), which said the increase could undermine the Treasury’s commitment...