George Osborne: The Austerity Chancellor

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

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George Osborne is the most controversial Chancellor of the Exchequer since the Second World War. His austere policies have incited international debate, and his political influence over the government provokes resentment. He is also a survivor with an eye on the premiership. Having authored the most hated Budget of recent times, he now presides ove

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Revealing, penetrating, stylish and superbly written. Honestly, it's a page-turner. Matthew Parris, The Spectator Ganesh's dissection of what has driven the intellectual and political revival of the Tories is forensic and incisive. Anne McElvoy, Mail on Sunday A lively account of the Chancellor's career - contains a great deal of fascinating new information. Peter Oborne, Daily Telegraph There is much of interest in this lucid and well researched biography. Chris Mullin, The Observer "For a book about austerity it's seriously enjoyable." Management Today

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Janan Ganesh is political columnist for The Financial Times. He has previously worked as political editor of The Economist.He lives in London.