A new public services All three political parties have pledged to make cuts in public spending next year. Are they right? If so, what should go – and what should be protected? In this series, the Guardian’s unrivalled team of commentators – plus frontline staff – examine what public services should look like in future
Spending cuts: The Lib Dem approach Vincent Cable
Spending cuts: The Labour approach Liam Byrne
Spending cuts: The Conservative approach George Osborne
A new public services: five questions
NHS mental health: 'Lions are led by donkeys' Patrick Butler
Sue Crowe: 'Save Sure Start' Amelia Gentleman
First, define the core business of the state
'Don't skimp on housing' Rachel Williams and Shanthy Sooriasegaram
What we need is honesty, not denial Vincent Cable
State has to become a smarter shopper Rob Greenland
Councils can't rely on 'social capital' Craig Dearden-Phillips
The market doesn't own 'choice' Alisdair Cameron
Time for long-term, radical thinking Victor Adebowale
Take out waste, bring in innovation Nigel Edwards
Consultancy costs NHS too much Peter Carter
Recessions come and go Colin Talbot
Help people help themselves Matthew Taylor
We need clever cuts – not slash and burn Polly Toynbee
Self-care and expert patients
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