Public mood ahead of the Budget
21 March 2011
Just a couple of days before the Chancellor's Budget statement in the House of Commons, the first post on The Politics Wire gives an overview of public opinion on the economy.

Will the Portuguese bail-out boost support for cuts?
7 April 2011
As austerity measures begin to bite at home, George Osborne is coming under pressure to reveal how much the UK will contribute in the bailing out of Portugal

Winning the economic argument
22 March 2011
Winning the public's trust on the economy is vital to the electoral success of all three major parties. So, who is winning the economic argument?