TORY Cabinet ministers were said to be "upbeat" at a meeting on political strategy yesterday, boosted by economic figures which have shown UK unemployment down, employment up, inflation down and growth returning.
TORY Cabinet ministers were said to be \"upbeat\" at a meeting on political strategy yesterday, boosted by economic figures which have shown UK unemployment down, employment up, inflation down and growth returning.
Custom byline text:
MICHAEL SETTLE UK POLITICAL EDITOR
A Conservative source told The Herald: "It was all very good. We talked a lot about the aspiration narrative and also the general election strategy. The Cabinet was very upbeat."
After the Budget "omnishambles", the resignation last week of Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell, and the row over energy bills, David Cameron and his colleagues have taken heart from a number of economic indicators, which have shown some light amid the gloom.
We moderate all comments on HeraldScotland on either a pre-moderated or post-moderated basis. If you're a relatively new user then your comments will be reviewed before publication and if we know you well then your comments will be subject to moderation only if other users or the moderators believe you've broken the rules, which are available here.
Moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Please be patient if your posts are not approved instantly.
