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"Who's your dream UK political Chancellor?" poll discussion
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Former_MSE_Penelope
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Poll started 9 May 2011, click here to vote
Who's your dream UK political Chancellor?It's a year this week since the last general election. The economy still dominates the political discourse now as it did then. Recent memory has seen all three major parties in office. Which of the following politicians would best improve the UK economy?
[FONT="]Pick your dream political Chancellor…[/FONT]
Danny Alexander
Ed Balls
Gordon Brown
Vince Cable
David Cameron
Ken Clarke
Nick Clegg
Ed Miliband
George Osborne
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Martin Lewis? :rotfl::cool:0
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I voted for George Osborne, I wouldn't call him my dream chancellor but he is the best of that list (just my opinion, I know lots of people will disagree with me !)If you don't like what I say slap me around with a large trout and PM me to tell me why.
If you do like it please hit the thanks button.0 -
None of the above
Not buying unnecessary toiletries 2024 26/53 UU, 25 IN0 -
I would go for Bruister - "None of the Above"
The only 'dream' that lot would appear in would involve cold sweats!I have a new claim to fame I spoke about the Olympics ticket fiasco on Martin's daybreak slot :money:0 -
Alex Salmond - seems to be doing a fine job up here, getting rid of prescription charges, freezing council tax and not imposing Uni fees up to £9K a year... he must be doing something right somewhere... don't think you'd be able to persuade him to be a Chancellor though, seems quite happy running the country up here for the moment.:DMember of the first Mortgage Free in 3 challenge, no.19
Balance 19th April '07 = minus £27,640
Balance 1st November '09 = mortgage paid off with £1903 left over. Title deeds are now ours.0 -
Wot, no Bismarck?0
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I can't believe Gordon Brown got so many votes, what are you people on!!!Nothing to see here, move along.0
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I, too, wanted an option of "None of the above".:heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls
MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote
Proud Parents to an Aut-some son 0 -
I deliberately avoided a 'none of the above' option as I knew it'd win hands down. This is about political figures - afterall only they can be chancellor (barring a revolution)Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.Don't miss out on urgent MoneySaving, get my weekly e-mail at www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips.Debt-Free Wannabee Official Nerd Club: (Honorary) Members number 0000 -
Their's a wealth of difference between what I personally would like, my political ideology and what I think would run the country into the ground.
I voted Ken Clarke mainly on ideology, but don't forget that Gordon didn't do that bad a job of balancing the books given the restrictions. Making the treasury work shouldn't be confused with policy making at number 10.25k '04 to 25k '110
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