We’re only a few minutes in and Darling has already said stability at least three times. The phrase of the day is ‘global uncertainty’—which Darling and Brown think is their get out of jail free card.

Britain’s best politics newsletters
You get two free articles each week when you sign up to The Spectator’s emails.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Comments
Join the debate for just £1 a month
Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for £3.
UNLOCK ACCESS Just £1 a monthAlready a subscriber? Log in