When you strip away the spin, the Budget figures reveal: Government spending as a proportion of GDP is the highest in four decades, excluding the peak of Covid-19 spending. No improvement in the budget position compared to forecasts made at the last election, despite an unexpected tax revenue windfall of nearly $400 billion. Spending growth is … Continue reading Boil It Down!
Month: March 2025
Ukraine Support
Andrew Roberts gave the following speech in the House of Lords, following the publication of the report ‘Ukraine: A Wake Up Call’ from the International Relations and Defence Committee. We must not underestimate the gravity of what has happened, which is that during a war against totalitarian dictatorship, the United States has effectively changed sides. It is … Continue reading Ukraine Support
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