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I think after Mahmoods suggested policy changes and recent data they might well address immigration issue by next election. Not totally but sufficiently that it’s less of an issue

Its not just the foreign recipients (I’m aware of the data and Reform will definitely play in this) that will cause resentment The mirror printed an article yesterday that was highlighting the help some desperately need but I can imagine how others who have tried to be sensible by only having...

It hasn’t been too bad considering. A major situation that was caused by Covid supply shocks, Ukraine war and way too much QE. Most developed countries have got it down. The fact that countries had to use QT shows how much extra/unnecessary liquidity was in the system. Also people need to be...

FWIW the answer is ensuring we improve productivity, implement a fair and deliverable (and simpler would be good) taxation system/levels and spend public money wisely. I frankly don’t give a toss what theory people use to get there

MMT is just a convoluted way of getting to the same answer these days…..the amount you are able to spend is ultimately controlled by printing, inflation and taxation You could argue that partial MMT is kinda already utilised when it comes to the QE used worldworld since 2008 and then...

Agree pensions is the main issue. I’d personally change the triple lock and just make it inflation linked. The comparisons with other countries are never usually accurate as I don’t think they always take into account auto enrolment/public sector, free healthcare, pension credits etc. it’s...

Interesting from Peston

Agree that Reeves looked to remain within her fiscal rules, which included building in a bit of extra headroom, to keep markets happy However, she’s avoided any tough decisions that would get pushback from the party like trying to reform welfare (to reduce its forecast increases) and gone...

I presume those that get the most benefit aren’t home owners (so rents covered) and are getting other benefits such as child benefit, PIP etc. appreciate that it won’t deliver a life of luxury but some might prefer it rather than work. Two real life cases recently, one woman who was well looked...

I can understand people wanting to move elsewhere for a better life for themselves or their family but Dubai strikes me a pure tax saving play. Each to their own though

From what I’ve read, very little again on growth (encouraging business investment, employment etc) which is a genuine worry….this was supposed to be the bedrock of their manifesto. Personally think theyve got it the wrong way round, get the growth first which gives more to play with but we are...

Net £3.3k pm. If you’ve got a couple of kids so 3-4 bed house, I can see how people could struggle. Where they live in the country will have a big bearing as well

If you’ve got four kids you’ll get a bit more Edit - just seen they’re reducing energy bills by £150 per annum by removing some levees as well

I know you were but my response remains, I hope some of that spirit/positivity can get back into the country

I hope so. There’s a lot of doom and gloom around at the moment though

Markets are happy enough as she built in more headroom although a lot of the stuff backloaded. I genuinely believe if Reeves had bitten the bullet, increased income tax and shown a semblance of control on welfare increases, rather than backloading numerous tax increases, borrowing costs would’ve...

She’s improved to be fair. Damaged brand though as you say and not a huge amount of talent alongside her either, although that’s not stopped Reforms rise (or Greens for that matter)

Budget pretty much as expected as most had been leaked even before OBR. Bottled the big calls due to party pressure which would’ve been to increase income tax and try to reduce the rapid increase of welfare (triple lock and long term sickness claimants). But enough tax increases elsewhere to...

Shambles. The government has been leaking it for ages anyway so doubt there’s many major surprises

Not England obviously but always thought he could play/perform in the Prem and frankly shocked nobody took a punt on him. It’s his football intelligence which is his main asset, he senses danger and can fill in gaps. Also he is disciplined in his positioning. As he doesn't rely on pace hopefully...