Drug resistance may slow the decline but economic growth should mean it does not reverse.

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The Welsh government will doubtless be disappointed, but hardly surprised, if the chancellor does not agree to reverse previously announced cuts in its budget although it is in line for a share of any extra funds for capital projects such as new transport schemes.

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Minimum-wage rises are wildly popular on the left but, like the gay-marriage debate in reverse, the issue does not seem to turn off opponents as intensely as it attracts supporters.

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While Mr Blair does not want to continue Thatcherism's crusade against the state, nor does he seek to reverse it (which means it is likely to grow).

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