The UK government's Autumn Statement is causing a debate on fiscal responsibility due to reports of a potential windfall for the Treasury. Both the Conservatives and Labour are committed to fiscal responsibility, but the meaning behind it is being questioned.
More than a decade of poor investment has damaged our finances. Curiously, we're getting more of the same in the Autumn Statement . The Prime Minister and Chancellor are committed to doing things by the book. In fact, both the Conservatives and Labour are wedded to the mantra of “ fiscal responsibility ”. Unfortunately, the debate leading up to Wednesday’s event has exposed a warped view of the meaning behind “responsibility”.
Reports suggesting that the Treasury may have a “windfall” to spend this autumn are prompting a one-sided discussion
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