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2009 economy will be dreadful, warns Ken Clarke
2009 economy will be dreadful, warns Ken Clarke

The British economy is likely to endure a “dreadful” 2009, according to shadow business secretary. Mr Clarke, who returned to the Conservatives front bench last week, was being interviewed on BBC One’s Andrew Marr Show. During the interview, he said the bailout packages for the banking system had failed to achieve their objectives, adding that… Read more »

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Clarke on the Tories: ‘A bit silly’

By Blaine Williams Ken Clarke’s recent return to the shadow cabinet has embarrassed the Conservative leadership after a report surfaced in which he called the party’s stance on Europe “a bit silly”. He also warned that president Obama would not want to work with Britain if it is run by a “right-wing nationalist”. The comments… Read more »