ENG: George Gideon Oliver Osborne (born 23 May 1971) is the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom. He is a Conservative politician and has been the Member of Parliament for Tatton since 2001.
Osborne is part of the old Anglo-Irish aristocracy, known in Ireland as the Ascendancy. He is the heir to the Osborne baronetcy (of Ballentaylor in County Tipperary).
He was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford, before becoming a Conservative researcher, and then an MP.
Early life and family
Osborne is the eldest son of four children and heir of Sir Peter Osborne, 17th Baronet. Sir Peter Osborne co-founded the firm of fabric and wallpapers designers, Osborne & Little.
Originally named Gideon, he changed his name to George when he was 13. In an interview in July 2005, Osborne ...
The dropping of hints about the chancellor's plans has grown as traditional as the lifting of the famous red box on Budget day.So we know George Osborne will do something to make fuel cheaper because the prime minister has been suggesting as much since JanuaryThe question is: what? Scrapping a plan to put up fuel duty by one penny on top of inflation in April would cost the Treasury just over £1.5bn according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.Putting in place the idea suggested in the Conservative election manifesto of reducing duty when oil prices rise, and putting duty up when oil ...
meryl - in poll George Osborne The Times tempted fate today with its splash boasting about the confidence and the strong pound. Fitch Ratings has today said that Britain’s AAA debt rating is more at risk than that of any other major nation because it needs “the largest budget adjustment” - ie, the most cuts - because Britain has the largest fiscal mess, and by some margin. (Sterling is off today on the news).
But then Fitch says, more or less, that it’s banking on George Osborne’s first budget to sort the mess out. “Our stable rating outlook reflected our expectation that the U.K. ...
January 19, 2009
Will George Osborne and Ken Clarke see eye to eye on the big economic issues? So far, the record has been decidedly patchy. Indeed, in recent years it is hard to find anything they agree on.Most people focus on Clarke’s cheerleading on Europe and his sympathy for VAT cuts. But there are plenty of other — arguably more important — issues over which the two have been at odds. I’ve found differences on Northern Rock, short-selling and matching Labour’s spending plans. I would not be surprised if there are more.Osborne himself explained today why ...
George visits Albis UK Ltd in Knutsford
George visited ALBIS UK Ltd, on the Parkgate Industrial Estate in Knutsford. He was met by Ian Mills, the Managing Director, who showed him round the plastics manufacturing plant.
George said “I was delighted to see the work being done at Albis. They are one of the biggest employers in Knutsford and it is a great success story”
George visited ALBIS UK Ltd, on the Parkgate Industrial Estate in Knutsford. He was met by Ian Mills, the Managing Director, who showed him round the plastics manufacturing plant.
George said “I was delighted to see the work being done at Albis. They are one of the biggest employers in Knutsford and it is a great success story” |
George organises superfast rural broadband meeting
Today George met with constituents and representatives from Cheshire East Council Connecting Cheshire and BT to discuss rural broadband.
The meeting offered the opportunity for residents of rural communities to ask questions and discuss the project. George said:
“I am passionate about getting superfast broadband to the rural parts of my constituency. It helps families access new technology and supports businesses in rural areas. So I organised this meeting in Marthall because I wanted to give local people, and their parish councils, a chance to speak directly to BT and Cheshire East Council. The news is that – if we all work together – then we can bring superfast broadband to the Cheshire countryside.”
Today George met with constituents and representatives from Cheshire East Council Connecting Cheshire and BT to discuss rural broadband.
The meeting offered the opportunity for residents of rural communities to ask questions and discuss the project. George |
HS2 in Cheshire
As with any big infrastructure project, the decision to build the new High Speed Rail network will have a significant impact on those who live and work in the affected area. The preferred route has been designed by engineers to minimise its impact on communities. I had no influence over the route at all. But, of course, I realise that many people are worried about the impact it will have on their communities so in the week of the announcement I met with the local councillors and parish council representatives of the areas most affected. I will stay closely in touch with them and ensure their voice is heard.
With that in mind, let me briefly set out why I support the Government’s plans for HS2 – both as the MP for Tatton and as Chancellor.
Please also find below links to the Cheshire East Council website which provides further information regarding HS2 in Cheshire including the route and the programme.
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=18874
http://www.cheshiree |
George praises completed improvements to Wilmslow Station
Following his visited last March to view how the improvements were going, today George Osborne re-visited Wilmslow Station to help celebrate the completion of its extensive improvements and to unveil a plaque marking the occasion.
George said: “Wilmslow station has had a great facelift and passengers will see a huge difference. Ten years ago we fought hard to get direct train services to Wilmslow; now this campaign has paid off too. Seeing Wilmslow High School there and local volunteers like Incredible Edible was a reminder of what a strong local community we have.”
Following his visited last March to view how the improvements were going, today George Osborne re-visited Wilmslow Station to help celebrate the completion of its extensive improvements and to unveil a plaque marking the occasion.
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