The Budget showed Sunak is trapped
The Prime Minister needs an economic and electoral transformation – but he doesn’t have a plan to deliver it.
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The Prime Minister needs an economic and electoral transformation – but he doesn’t have a plan to deliver it.
ByThe Budget did nothing to address the UK’s fundamental problems: Brexit and a deeply unequal economy.
ByAfter Jeremy Hunt’s Budget was littered with Labour’s ideas, Keir Starmer needs to be more radical to stand out.
ByThe Budget confirmed that the two main parties are closer on policy than at any time since 2008.
ByThe measure is using a “sledgehammer to crack a nut”, targeting the richest few while the rest of the economy…
ByTelling people that things are getting better while they still feel worse off is always a risky strategy.
ByThe return of proper political competition will force Keir Starmer’s party to sharpen its policy offer on childcare and much…
ByWorries persist over whether the Chancellor has pledged enough funding in the Budget to bolster providers.
ByFour takeaways for the regions from the Chancellor’s announcement: more powers, but little reprieve from austerity pressures.
ByJeremy Hunt’s plan for steady growth is riddled with missed opportunities that will have long-term implications for the economy.
ByThe Budget offered a policy blitz – but voters will feel few benefits in time for the next election.
ByLack of funding for Jeremy Hunt’s pledge could leave children worse off and nurseries out of business.
ByAnnouncements on childcare support and encouraging people back to work could represent the pinnacle of the Chancellor’s career.
ByThe government has treated civil servants with complete contempt.
ByIt is thought unlikely the Chancellor will pledge more funding, and that will lead to parts of the health service…
ByTo stave off popular outcry about energy bills Jeremy Hunt could extend the energy price cap for a further three…
ByBetter-than-expected growth this year is, paradoxically, a problem for Rishi Sunak.
ByBritain’s fundamental problems – dismal productivity, regional inequality, dilapidated infrastructure – long pre-date the EU referendum.
ByJeremy Hunt can claim a recession has been avoided, but a host of other indicators suggest the economy is in…
ByLegislation needs to catch up with Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt’s lofty ambitions for UK tech.
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