Fiscal rules are as flexible as rubber bands https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/07/14/fiscal-rules-are-as-flexible-as-rubber-bands/ In this video, I explain why Rachel Reeves’ beloved fiscal rules are nothing but political theatre. They’re arbitrary, endlessly changeable, and stop us investing in what matters. It’s time we governed for people, not ratios.
Fiscal rules are as flexible as rubber bands
In this video, I explain why Rachel Reeves’ beloved fiscal rules are nothing but political theatre. They’re arbitrary, endlessly changeable, and stop us investing in what matters. It’s time we governed for people, not ratios. This is the audio version: This is the transcript: As you will know if you follow politics, Rachel...