Possible Clues:

• Asceticism
• In most of country, English ultimately thought, 'Why this Tory policy?'
• USA's misplaced boldness, dismissing me in harsh economic times
• Harshness in article? Try and use it constructively
• State of severe simplicity and moderation
• Severe self-discipline; lack of luxury/adornment
• Severity; lack of comforts
• An American domain removing right or (separately) banning luxury
• Cause for budget cutting
• Arty suite redesigned for plain living