Oct 2007 to Dec 2008

Political

De-centralisation, particularly at local governement level would be an emergent theme
Gordon Brown would not survive as Prime Minister

House prices would collapse by 25%
Growth would be at best 1%, more likely recession

Backlash against immigration
Return of family values and community spirit

Increased use of “clean coal” and nuclear power

Localisation not globalisation would be key

Challenges to the Human Rights Act
Revoking of changes to licensing laws

The growth of “austerity shopping”
Increased sales of white, red and blue cars in solid colours!