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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Treasury fiscal rules: no way to run a country | Editorial

Fiscal rules are not fixed and can change frequently in the UK, impacting government spending and economic decisions.
The current approach of UK politicians towards fiscal rules may result in inadequate public investment and social repair. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Labour cuts 28bn green investment pledge by half

Labour has cut its green investment plans by half in a move to bolster their chances at the general election.
The scale of the green prosperity plan has been reduced from 28bn a year to under 15bn, with only a third being new money. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Labour's mixed messages on 28bn green pledge put it in worst of all worlds

Keir Starmer's Labour Party is facing criticism for backtracking on its pledge to spend £28bn per year on the green economy.
Multiple frontbenchers and senior advisers have confirmed that the £28bn target is now dead.
Labour officials insist there is no split between Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves on this issue. [ more ]
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