More From William Keegan
EU referendum: The future of our nation has been put at risk by the Conservatives' disarray
The Treasury must give an assessment on the implications of this huge economic gamble if the Leave camp wins.
Apr 19, 2016
EU referendum: The vote is looking closer than ever - David Cameron's reputation is at stake
One area where they could surely try harder is in the debate about 'sovereignty.'
Apr 04, 2016
George Osborne and Ken Clarke want to go down in history as 'reformers' - they won't
Ken Clarke appeared on the Today programme and rallied to the support of our beleaguered Chancellor.
Mar 22, 2016
Ronald Reagan would not approve of George Osborne's budgetary nitpicking to reduce deficit
Happy memories of of Ronald Reagan's relaxed approach to economic policy.
Mar 07, 2016
Temporary uncertainty regarding the pound won't be damaging - as long as we remain in the EU
If bookmakers are right, the public will opt for the status quo to remain and for Britain to stay in the EU.
Feb 22, 2016
David Cameron's warning of a UK 'Calais Jungle' using public's immigration fears to sway EU vote
PM's references are an attempt to turn the public's concerns about immigration in his favour.
Feb 08, 2016
Davos 2016: The winners and losers from low oil prices
With gloom about sustainability of economic recovery low oil prices are a gift for Western economies.
Jan 25, 2016
Much-needed criticisms of government are being drowned in Labour's embarrassing publicity
Most of the attention with regard to Labour focuses on Corbyn's desire for nuclear disarmament.
Jan 12, 2016
Unexpected events can force governments to change course - so let's hope this one rethinks the cuts
Cameron and Osborne successfully sold the 'public spending crisis' interpretation to the public.
Dec 29, 2015
Austerity: Rupert Harrison wants to preserve the post-financial crisis paranoia he helped Osborne create
The Osborne/Harrison rule means that current spending has to be squeezed savagely.
Dec 14, 2015
Paris attacks: George Osborne risks reputation with spending cuts to army and police
Paris attacks highlight the problem with Osborne's planned cuts in budgets for the armed forces and police.
Nov 16, 2015
Living wage: Does return to incomes policies raise spectre of a Thatcher-era wage beat down?
Raising the minimum wage mirrors seventies policies where wage settlements were linked to the cost of living.
Nov 03, 2015
William Keegan: David Cameron's EU referendum raises spectre of Thatcher-era euroscepticism
There is something about Europe that from time to time convulses the Conservative Party.
Oct 19, 2015
William Keegan: Conservative party doctrine wasted opportunity to solve infrastructure problem
Who should have the temerity to proclaim "the way this country is run is broken"?
Oct 06, 2015
William Keegan: Jeremy Corbyn and Blairites have something in common – EU laws are good for Britain
There is not much sympathy in the EU for the demands of the British eurosceptics.
Sep 22, 2015
William Keegan: Labour leadership election and the St Leger Stakes – do the bookmakers have them right?
Be it Jeremy Corbyn or the three-year-olds lining up at Doncaster, the odds-on favourite doesn't always come home first.
Sep 07, 2015
William Keegan: The pound is going strong so enjoy it while it lasts
British tourists have been enjoying an exceptionally strong pound.
Aug 13, 2015
William Keegan: Jeremy Corbyn gets silly season treatment with Labour Clause Four revival headlines
There are plenty of unlikely stories doing the rounds this August, but some of them happen to be true.
Aug 10, 2015
William Keegan: Greece is a browbeaten and humiliated vassal state seething with resentment
Whatever patching up takes place in Greece, the chickens are coming home to roost.
Jul 28, 2015
William Keegan: George Osborne child tax policy is social engineering
Osborne is entering unpleasant territory and the majority of Labour's leadership contenders are right to stand up and be counted.
Jul 13, 2015
William Keegan: George Osborne's Victorian budget is an assault on the poor
IBTimes UK economics commentator William Keegan gave his view on Osborne's first all-Tory budget.
Jul 08, 2015
William Keegan: Greek crisis risks geopolitical rift bigger than its debt
The whole point of the European Union and the eurozone was to bring Europeans together!
Jun 29, 2015
William Keegan: Smug George Osborne must combat balance of payments deficit to halt UK woes
Something was needed to wipe the smug smile off Chancellor George Osborne's face.
Jun 15, 2015
William Keegan: David Cameron dug an EU referendum hole trying to keep Conservatives united
David Cameron is on a charm offensive to curry support and understanding from fellow EU leaders
Jun 01, 2015
William Keegan: Death of the Labour Party is greatly exaggerated
When Britain wakes up to implications of savage cuts that Conservatives plan for public services, they may not be so the party in 2020
May 18, 2015
William Keegan: Labour not to blame for past economy woe despite Tories spinning the 'Big Lie'
The Conservatives may be back in power but I don't believe they deserved to win their place in government.
May 12, 2015
William Keegan: Ed Miliband is right, Western intervention in Libya contributed to refugee crisis
The EU needs to work harder to make sure disasters such as the Mediterranean migrant crisis never happen.
Apr 28, 2015
William Keegan: General election madhouse economics – austerity, deficits, and basket cases
There is an air of desperation about the Labour and Conservative parties
Apr 13, 2015
William Keegan: Do not be fooled by Conservatives rhetoric as UK economy struggles to recover
It is the slowest recovery from recession in living memory - slower even than the recovery from the Great Depression
Apr 07, 2015
William Keegan: Echoes of Greek tragedy and comedy in eurozone debt crisis stalemate
Greek government deals with the farcical finger felt around the eurozone and repercussions of savage austerity
Mar 23, 2015
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