The Latest Breaking News from George Osborne

I watched Cameron and Osborne at the Covid inquiry. They are still in denial about the damage they inflicted on Britain

No matter how they squirm, the link between austerity and Britain’s pandemic outcomes is undeniable, writes Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2023

So, George Osborne, austerity was essential? Tell that to the children still suffering its terrible effects

The former chancellor’s ‘heartfelt sympathy’ for bereaved people at the Covid inquiry rang entirely false, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023

Who hires (and fires) the Bank of England governor?

PM says he still backs Andrew Bailey despite criticism he has failed to take the right measures to curb inflation

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023

George Osborne sings praises of true pandemic hero – himself

Yes, it was unfortunate the former chancellor had let social care collapse, but no one lives for ever

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

Covid inquiry: What we learned on the day austerity chief George Osborne gave evidence

The former Chancellor's evidence under oath came just 24 hours after his ex-boss David Cameron became the first politician to face the Inquiry - and was heckled with cries of 'shame on you'

Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023

Dame Sally Davies apologises to Covid bereaved in emotional hearing

Former CMO for England was previously told coronavirus ‘won’t come here’ after asking for preparedness review

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

David Cameron left Britain exposed to the pandemic – where’s the outrage?

Boris Johnson’s party antics of course deserve scrutiny, but a chief architect of our woeful Covid response has virtually got away with it, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

George Osborne says Conservative austerity programme helped UK cope with Covid pandemic

Former Chancellor George Osborne has defended his austerity policies in government, insisting they in fact helped Britain to cope better with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2023

Tory austerity chief George Osborne admits UK had no economic plans for lockdown

The Tory Chancellor between 2010 and 2016 attempted to defend the Tories' controversial austerity measures, saying he 'completely' rejects it depleted health and social care capacity and rising inequality

Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023

Osborne rejects claims austerity depleted NHS ahead of coronavirus pandemic

The former chancellor argued his cuts may have better prepared Britain to combat Covid-19.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023