The dismantling of the state is in high gear. The Tories are sounding more like the Teabaggers with each passing day. Naturally - like Palin said for the US recently - defense budgets are somehow different and will hardly be scratched. This has something to do with the actual budget and economy but ultimately it has much more to do with the Tories burning desire to trash the modern system and take the country back 100 years. They're nastier and more brutal by the day, but with a posh accent and a smile or two. BBC:
The Treasury has told most government departments to prepare "illustrative plans" to cut spending by 40% - as well as the expected 25% - within the month.
Education and defence have been given some protection, and must produce plans to cut 10% and 20%. International aid and health budgets are being protected.
The full 40% plans are unlikely to be implemented but will inform future decisions on cuts, the BBC understands.
