23 March 2017 The politics of envy Mr Osborne’s portfolio by John Watson For lovers of humbug, the comments on George Osborne’s appointment to the editorship of the Evening Standard provide a rich vein to mine.  Some focus on the confidential knowledge which he gained as Chancellor, Sir Gordon Downey, one time Parliamentary Commissioner for… Continue reading Issue 97: 2017 03 23 : The Politics of Envy – Osborne’s portfolio (John Watson)