What They Said...
In these exceptional economic circumstances, I want to take fair and responsible steps to protect and support businesses and people now – while putting the public finances on the right path for the future.
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling
Listening to the Chancellor
Shadow Chancellor, George Osborne
If I were marking the Chancellor’s report card, I’d say ‘could do better’.
David Frost, British Chambers of Commerce
Many of these measures [...] will give small businesses a welcome breather from the taxman and allow them to concentrate on sustaining their business, supporting their staff and growing the economy in the long term.
John Walker, Federation of Small Businesses





