Peter Riddell

Lower interest rates, definitely. Even the cautious members of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee accept that. Read more

The Conservatives are starting to prepare for government. There are close parallels with New Labour’s position in the mid-1990s: a largely inexperienced team, after a long period in opposition, with a lack of knowledge of Whitehall. Read more

Immigration is the most sensitive issue in British politics: the hardest to handle and potentially the most explosive electorally. Read more

The most tempting submission that Alistair Darling has received ahead of the March 12 Budget has come from Richard Lambert, director-general of the CBI. Read more

Paul Gray’s resignation as Revenue and Customs chair set a constitutional precedent of immense significance for anyone who works in Whitehall. Read more

Spot the difference. The autumn conference season is when politicians from the main parties pretend to disagree with each other, but largely say the same things. Read more

In all the torrent of words that Gordon Brown has unleashed since launching his leadership campaign on May 11, his one specific pledge has been to introduce what he called a first draft constitutional reform Bill later this year. Read more

The devolution settlement is about to face its severest test. Read more

Tony Blair is not going quietly. Read more

Gordon Brown’s Britain will be serious, busy and bracing. Read more