Budget

[aveatry]

Might as well get the unpopular stuff out of the way early. Good move I'd say.

Yes it is a cynical nasty ploy but people will not forget - look what happened to lib dems and the university fees

 

[ReganAndCarter]

I'd think the real test point is probably about mid way of their term.

Do you think they'll make it? Might already be mid term.

 

[noseall]

People will not forget

Hopefully. Wouldn’t want any old political party taking the credit.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

Initial reactions mean nothing

First impressions count!

Reckon they'll be more from the Wilson Callaghan mould than slick New Blair Labour.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

lib dems

Who??

 

[carmanmemoranda]

First impressions count!

Reckon they'll be more from the Wilson Callaghan mould than slick New Blair Labour.

People have very short memories with politics.

What matters most is how they feel in the runup to an election, not what happens immediately after one

 

[carmanmemoranda]

Yes it is a cynical nasty ploy but people will not forget - look what happened to lib dems and the university fees

It's what every government does.