Lawson tells Osborne: focus on job

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The Guardian -21/07/12

George Osborne has been told by one of his political heroes, Lord Lawson, to give up being the Conservatives' main strategist and concentrate on the more important job of being the chancellor.

In an interview with the BBC, the former chancellor has advised his longtime admirer to devote more time to running Britain's economy so that he no longer has to waste time on tactical discussions.

His advice echoes criticisms from two of Osborne's biggest critics, shadow chancellor Ed Balls and Tory backbencher Nadine Dorries. Balls has taken to calling Osborne "the part-time chancellor".

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The Guardian - 22/07/12

Business leaders attack Osborne

Head of British Chambers of Commerce launches outspoken tirade against chancellor, accusing him of stifling growth.

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I'm beginning to feel sorry for poor old Ossy.

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I just wish it was someone other than a flat-Earther who had criticized Osborne.

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The Telegraph - 23/07/12

Tip billions more into economy says Boris Johnson in fresh rebuke for George Osborne

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And this from the Independent this morning:

In a subtle attack on the Chancellor, the Mayor of London said yesterday he would like to see the Government putting additional resources towards stimulating demand in the economy.

He also criticised ministers for targeting the banking industry with excessive regulation, which he said would be counter-productive.

We are where we are because of the lack of regulation and the lack of any action to redress the situation since 2008.

In an interview with the BBC, Mr Johnson called on Mr Osborne to back the idea for a new Thames Estuary airport and for more effort to be put into the apprenticeship programme.

Yeh, great idea Boris!

See: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/po ... 65131.html

What a tw@t!