A bunch of second rate lefty academics endorse a second rate lefty chancellor - quelle surprise."Gordon Brown has been rated the most successful post-War Chancellor in an exclusive Ipsos poll of nearly 300 academics belonging to the Political Studies Association (PSA).
PSA members rated Gordon Brown's performance on average as 7.9 out of 10 -- his nearest rivals were Kenneth Clarke (Conservative Chancellor between 1993 and 1997) and Stafford Cripps (Labour Chancellor between 1947 and 1950), both rated as 6.1 out of 10. Norman Lamont (Conservative Chancellor between 1990 and 1993) was rated as the least successful of the UK's 20 post-War Chancellors, with an average score of just 2.3.
Brown is also rated as the most successful Chancellor in terms of providing economic stability, working independently from the Prime Minister and leaving a lasting legacy on Britain's economy."
I'm assuming Hertz is not one of the 300 academics?
I think Brown was competent but only at implementing flawed ideology. He thought it was a good idea to raise as much tax as possible so the state could give it back to people again in benefits. Thereby introducing hundreds of stealth taxes and other tax rises and a huge increase in the size of the state.A bunch of second rate lefty academics endorse a second rate lefty chancellor - quelle surprise.
We all know what Brown’s lasting legacy for the UK economy was as well - hundreds of billions of pounds of debt and an out of control deficit, all because he couldn’t regulate the banking sector properly.
I'm sure you right wingers know best and you in particular will have vetted all 300 to make such a bold, but twattish statement!A bunch of second rate lefty academics endorse a second rate lefty chancellor - quelle surprise.
We all know what Brown’s lasting legacy for the UK economy was as well - hundreds of billions of pounds of debt and an out of control deficit, all because he couldn’t regulate the banking sector properly.
A bunch of second rate lefty academics endorse a second rate lefty chancellor - quelle surprise.
We all know what Brown’s lasting legacy for the UK economy was as well - hundreds of billions of pounds of debt and an out of control deficit, all because he couldn’t regulate the banking sector properly.
The fact he uses the term lefty tells you all you need to know.I swear this is a parody account. Or AI generated content done in the style of a retired Colonel harrumphing over long haired lefty layabouts and liberal professors to his long suffering wife over the toast and marmalade.
Don’t forget the expansion of in work benefits , removing aspiration and initiative and trapping millions in low paid work and holding down real wages - all done with the best intentions of course.A bunch of second rate lefty academics endorse a second rate lefty chancellor - quelle surprise.
We all know what Brown’s lasting legacy for the UK economy was as well - hundreds of billions of pounds of debt and an out of control deficit, all because he couldn’t regulate the banking sector properly.
I use the term lefty because it’s both accurate and succinct - the hostile reaction serves to prove the point.I swear this is a parody account. Or AI generated content done in the style of a retired Colonel harrumphing over long haired lefty layabouts and liberal professors to his long suffering wife over the toast and marmalade.
Second rate lefty Chancellor,, you're giving her far more credit there mateA bunch of second rate lefty academics endorse a second rate lefty chancellor - quelle surprise.
We all know what Brown’s lasting legacy for the UK economy was as well - hundreds of billions of pounds of debt and an out of control deficit, all because he couldn’t regulate the banking sector properly.
I agree entirely, particularly the point on QE.Don’t forget the expansion of in work benefits , removing aspiration and initiative and trapping millions in low paid work and holding down real wages - all done with the best intentions of course.
Whilst trapping people in low paid work at one end he then went on to socialise the cost of the banking crisis through QE - inflating the price of assets and massively increasing the wealth of those that held them.
He has done more for wealth disparity than any chancellor I remember.
Kindness has always been my weakness.Second rate lefty Chancellor,, you're giving her far more credit there mate
Dear Prudence......I think Brown was competent but only at implementing flawed ideology. He thought it was a good idea to raise as much tax as possible so the state could give it back to people again in benefits. Thereby introducing hundreds of stealth taxes and other tax rises and a huge increase in the size of the state.
A really stupid thing to do, but at least he could do the sums, even if they were in the wrong column.
I think Brown was competent but only at implementing flawed ideology. He thought it was a good idea to raise as much tax as possible so the state could give it back to people again in benefits. Thereby introducing hundreds of stealth taxes and other tax rises and a huge increase in the size of the state.
A really stupid thing to do, but at least he could do the sums, even if they were in the wrong column.
The fact he uses the term lefty tells you all you need to know.
Don't feed them.
Just spend five minutes on the PSA website, look at the kind of stuff that’s on there and the people who contribute. Very heavily biased towards second rate universities.I'm sure you right wingers know best and you in particular will have vetted all 300 to make such a bold, but twattish statement!
3 x more power than the "leftys" in the last 100 years has really worked well.
And before you start having a go, I've voted for both and some inbetween over the years.
Or just abstain from voting.Hallelujah.... welcome aboard.
I urge anyone to vote for any other party other than these two sets of self centered, greedy, pocket lining, nest feathering individuals.... they really do need a kick up the arse - BIG TIME!!
He also took £17,000 out of each of our pensions.A bunch of second rate lefty academics endorse a second rate lefty chancellor - quelle surprise.
We all know what Brown’s lasting legacy for the UK economy was as well - hundreds of billions of pounds of debt and an out of control deficit, all because he couldn’t regulate the banking sector properly.
A lot of people wouldn't have pensions if it wasn't for him, he forced companies to offer stakeholder pensions about 25/26 years ago.He also took £17,000 out of each of our pensions.
I'm glad you're so deperate to prove that you're "right". I'll put you in the pigeon hole on here of those who don't believe: inflation figures, unemployment figures, average earnings data etc. etc to try to prove themselves "right".Just spend five minutes on the PSA website, look at the kind of stuff that’s on there and the people who contribute. Very heavily biased towards second rate universities.
You should also note that anyone can join, so the fact that 300 members participated in the survey means nothing.
I don’t know why you bother. He discredited himself eons ago.I'm glad you're so deperate to prove that you're "right". I'll put you in the pigeon hole on here of those who don't believe: inflation figures, unemployment figures, average earnings data etc. etc to try to prove themselves "right".
Yes, anyone can join but, as you no doubt deliberately chose to ignore, the public membership does not allow voting. I'm also sure that the likes of Edinburgh, Durham, Royal Holloway will be delighted to be regarded as second rate universities as the PSA approaches its' 75th anniversary. Nothing like manipulating the facts to fit your "truth".
An estimate I read is that it cost the average private pension holder around 4%. So on your estimate that would mean most private pensions having a value of £350000+. I bet a straw poll on here would find most don't have anywhere near that amount saved.He also took £17,000 out of each of our pensions.