The Conservatives rested their economic competence on being able to wipe out the structural deficit by the end of the parliament.

"There's a political market for a party that combines economic competence with social concern," one strategist says.

Public doubts about Labour's economic competence will not be overcome by signing up for more cuts when most people want them slowed down.

Recovering a reputation for economic competence is key.

Gordon Brown has based his entire political strategy for the next general election on his reputation for economic competence.

Restoring Labour's reputation for economic competence depends on the leader proving he is able to make difficult choices.

The issue is a simple one of economic competence.

The Prime Minister's entire political strategy has been based on his personal reputation for economic competence.

Second, the book is informed by professional economic competence to a degree rare when looking at Russia.

Regions will receive economic and employment competences, communities will be responsible for family policy.