It's easy to criticise Mitt Romney. The former Massachusetts governor and erstwhile runaway leader in the Republican nomination race has had a bad two weeks. 28 Jan 2012 'Nothing is safe that does not show it can bear discussion and publicity." 21 Jan 2012 So that’s it, then. The veil has slipped. The only surprising aspect of the French sovereign debt downgrade is that it took so long. 14 Jan 2012 The UK Government claims Britain is a safe haven. On the surface, that looks true. 07 Jan 2012 The global economy will grow by around 3pc this year, down from 4pc in 2011. The US should manage a 2pc expansion, while Britain and the eurozone will struggle. A West European recession, the UK included, now looks unavoidable. 31 Dec 2011Liam Halligan
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