The three men that put Britain back into recession, laugh and joke.

Osborne to consult public about spending choices

Ministers are to give details about a "once-in-a-generation" re-examination of the way the government works, as it prepares to make "painful" cuts.


The Treasury is to ask for the public's views on which functions the government should perform and which could be done by other bodies to save money.

A "star chamber" of senior figures will be created, before which ministers will have to justify their spending.

The PM has warned of unavoidable cuts ahead as he tackles the budget deficit.

David Cameron said on Monday the country must prepare itself for painful and unavoidable cuts which will affect "our whole way of life".

The Conservative-Lib Dem coalition government has already outlined plans for £6.2bn of cuts this financial year and is preparing for an emergency Budget on 22 June and a departmental spending review in the autumn.

Labour says the government is wrong to focus on cuts not growth.

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Appointment of Nick Clegg as Deputy Prime Minister

Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Nick Clegg as Deputy Prime Minister.


It has been agreed that five Cabinet posts will be filled by Liberal Democrats, including the appointment of Nick Clegg.