To minimize the economic impact and political cost of the scheme, he suggested returning the proceeds of the levy to taxpayers. (news.mongabay.com)
We need to show that the short term political cost of making unpopular decisions is outweighed by the longer term gain in credibility from helping to dig the country out of a massive economic hole. (politics.co.uk)
Criticism over 45 new peerages and public anger over rising political costs force PM to support curbs on Lords appointments (theguardian.com)