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A letter from Liam Byrne to David Laws said the UK's coffers were empty
Byrne to Laws: There’s no money left

By politics.co.uk staff Liam Byrne, the outgoing first secretary to the Treasury, left a short note to his successor David Laws that said the coffers were empty, it has emerged. Notes from an outgoing minister to the new man or woman are not uncommon, but Lib Dem minister Mr Laws said he was somewhat taken… Read more »

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City analysts have said a Lib/Lab pact could hurt the UK's credit rating
Lab/Lib pact will hurt credit rating, bankers warn

By politics.co.uk staff A coalition between Liberal Democrats and the Labour party could lead to a downgrading of Britain’s credit rating, City analysts have warned. Experts at BNP Paribas have said: “Lab/Lib government is the least liked option by markets and would almost guarantee a downgrade of the UK sovereign [debt].” At the moment Britain… Read more »